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CE54 XAX

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,518 mi
Last recorded131,518 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 XAX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 131,518 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 131,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 127,387 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 124,415 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 119,750 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Bothsides (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 115,374 miles

Both headlamps deteriating.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 109,413 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 109,413 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 104,339 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2011 98,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front discs lightly worn

Fail 31 Oct 2011 98,796 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front discs lightly worn

Pass 8 Nov 2010 92,780 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

advise front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Nov 2009 81,475 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 71,728 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 57,812 miles

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

edge wear osf tyre

slight play osf wheel rack

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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CE54 XAX is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CE54 XAX, 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 CE54 XAX registered?

CE54 XAX is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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