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C19 PLA

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

204,533 mi
Last recorded204,533 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC19 PLA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 204,533 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 99,835 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 92,964 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 83,320 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 70,668 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 125,720 miles

3 tyres inner edge on limit

Pass 1 Aug 2011 111,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 109,995 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 98,976 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 84,511 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

knock from steering and front suspension

Pass 3 Jul 2008 67,431 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 50,175 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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C19 PLA is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 C19 PLA, 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 C19 PLA registered?

C19 PLA is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 21 July 2004.

Is C19 PLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C19 PLA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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