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CE54 XBF

2004 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,884 mi
Last recorded120,884 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 XBF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 120,884 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Apr 2022 116,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 112,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 107,843 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 107,843 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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))

engine has a miss fire on idle

Pass 6 Mar 2019 101,590 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 98,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 95,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 84,883 miles

Nearside Front Nail in Tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe,s from front to the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 78,908 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 68,226 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 62,279 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 54,968 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 46,278 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 46,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 38,508 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 32,853 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 23,487 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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CE54 XBF is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 XBF, 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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CE54 XBF is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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