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HT04 GSY

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

186,094 mi
Last recorded186,094 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 GSY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 186,094 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 180,313 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under trays and covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 20 Nov 2021 180,313 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under trays and covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 11 Nov 2020 175,566 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 170,538 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 164,764 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 156,910 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside rears are cracking , no cords visible (3.6.B.4d)

underbody covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 5 Nov 2016 143,419 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 121,245 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 113,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 86,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 86,059 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 76,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2011 68,704 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 58,926 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 52,014 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 42,475 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 33,608 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 22,771 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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HT04 GSY is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HT04 GSY, 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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HT04 GSY is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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