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CE04 SSZ

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

86,358 mi
Last recorded86,358 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 SSZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 86,358 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 83,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 81,195 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 80,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 80,830 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 74,655 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 64,750 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 57,033 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 56,927 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 56,294 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 51,901 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 47,015 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 40,302 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 40,302 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 37,296 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 33,765 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 27,793 miles

both front tyres wearing outside edge

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 SSZ is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 CE04 SSZ, 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 CE04 SSZ registered?

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

Is CE04 SSZ safe to buy?

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