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GY04 HWV

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,150 mi
Last recorded94,150 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 HWV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 94,150 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 89,032 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 82,287 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 82,287 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 80,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 80,459 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 72,057 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body & outer sills fitted with plastic covers.

Fail 15 Mar 2019 72,016 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body & outer sills fitted with plastic covers.

Pass 14 Mar 2018 67,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 63,944 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 54,018 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 50,087 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 47,400 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 44,744 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 44,744 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 42,016 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 39,977 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 37,107 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 32,673 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 32,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 26,411 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 19,557 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 19,557 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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GY04 HWV is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2004 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 100,731 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY04 HWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GY04 HWV registered?

GY04 HWV is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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