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CA54 CZB

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

190,992 mi
Last recorded190,992 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 CZB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 190,992 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 190,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2017 162,245 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 162,245 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 136,859 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Nov 2016 136,858 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective arm broke (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 103,161 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 86,690 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 86,689 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 73,727 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 69,041 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 67,664 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 60,761 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 52,934 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 52,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 44,558 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 35,985 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 28,363 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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CA54 CZB is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CA54 CZB, 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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CA54 CZB is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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