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J800 GRS

2004 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

134,677 mi
Last recorded134,677 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ800 GRS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 134,677 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 132,198 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 132,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 124,299 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 117,624 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 112,468 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 107,952 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 103,259 miles

both rear tyres worn low esp in centre tread

Pass 14 Jan 2019 87,635 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 69,887 miles

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Sep 2017 69,449 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 66,269 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 61,863 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 58,487 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 55,259 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 51,762 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 51,762 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre wearing bald on inner edge of tread

Pass 26 Mar 2012 44,108 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 40,893 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 36,727 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 31,490 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 28,748 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 21,877 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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J800 GRS is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 J800 GRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J800 GRS registered?

J800 GRS is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is J800 GRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J800 GRS shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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