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GY04 URK

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,809 mi
Last recorded177,809 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 URK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 177,809 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 177,809 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (4.1.D.4)

Pass 31 May 2014 163,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 143,190 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 122,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 109,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 24 Mar 2011 109,956 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Mar 2010 98,328 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 86,647 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 75,985 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 75,976 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 58,240 miles

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 URK is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 URK, 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 URK registered?

GY04 URK is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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