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AV04 CTF

2004 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,250 mi
Last recorded103,250 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 CTF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 103,250 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2012 103,250 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2011 88,298 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 88,282 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2010 70,947 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 50,257 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 49,585 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 41,298 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 41,120 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to wear markers

Pass 21 May 2007 31,975 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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AV04 CTF is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV04 CTF, 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 AV04 CTF registered?

AV04 CTF is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 20 May 2004.

Is AV04 CTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV04 CTF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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