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BW53 CVN

2004 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

163,437 mi
Last recorded163,437 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 CVN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 163,437 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 163,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f/ tyre split on side wall

Pass 19 Apr 2016 160,136 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on edge and splitting (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear inner road wheel weled

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

plastic covers fitted to sills and underbody

Fail 14 Apr 2016 160,113 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on edge and splitting (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear inner road wheel weled

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

plastic covers fitted to sills and underbody

Pass 10 Dec 2014 157,622 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 157,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2013 155,528 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 153,769 miles

nearside rear seat belt not tested (child seat fitted).

Fail 26 Jan 2013 153,769 miles

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear seat belt not tested (child seat fitted).

Pass 8 Oct 2011 149,308 miles

screen washers poor

Fail 11 Oct 2010 143,450 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 143,450 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 130,546 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 116,924 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 103,620 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 103,620 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 84,672 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 84,672 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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BW53 CVN is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BW53 CVN, 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 BW53 CVN registered?

BW53 CVN is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 22 January 2004.

Is BW53 CVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW53 CVN shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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