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CE04 LHD

2004 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

127,745 mi
Last recorded127,745 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 LHD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 127,745 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides slightly opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of the test

Fail 30 Mar 2023 127,745 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp insecure both sides. (4.1.1 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides slightly opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of the test

Pass 30 Mar 2022 120,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine rocker cover gasket leaking slightly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres treads wearing faster around the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped within the swept area of the wipers. (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of the test.

Fail 30 Mar 2022 120,615 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine rocker cover gasket leaking slightly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres treads wearing faster around the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped within the swept area of the wipers. (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of the test.

Pass 30 Mar 2021 109,884 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 109,853 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both headlamp light bulbs replace with LED (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

BOTH FRONT LIGHT FLICKERS IRREGULARLY DUE TO NOT HAVING THE CORRECT LIGHT BULBS (LED) INTERFERING WITH THE VEHICLE CAN BUS SYSTEM.

Pass 18 Mar 2020 97,967 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive covers fitted under car can not visually see where leak is (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake only just met requirement

Pass 1 Jun 2019 96,526 miles

low effort on hand brake

Pass 11 Jun 2018 93,361 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 93,292 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 89,985 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 86,287 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 86,261 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 82,362 miles

n/s/f worn on outer edge & near to limit

n/s/r tyre low on tread

o/s/f worn on inner edge & low on tread

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Fail 2 May 2015 82,362 miles

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

n/s/f worn on outer edge & near to limit

n/s/r tyre low on tread

o/s/f worn on inner edge & low on tread

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Pass 2 May 2014 78,531 miles

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Pass 18 Apr 2013 74,842 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 70,985 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 67,260 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 61,635 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 54,373 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 52,418 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 48,049 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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CE04 LHD is a 2004 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CE04 LHD, 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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CE04 LHD is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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