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CF53 VHE

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,605 mi
Last recorded134,605 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 VHE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2014 134,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 289,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 256,387 miles

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)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 256,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

undertray hanging down at front

Pass 30 Jan 2012 229,904 miles

Airbag light on

Pass 20 Jan 2011 203,046 miles

.. air bag warning light on

.. steering wheel cover loose on steering wheel

Fail 17 Jan 2011 203,046 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

.. air bag warning light on

.. steering wheel cover loose on steering wheel

Pass 27 Jan 2010 176,080 miles

/... shawn / offside rear tyre wearing on inner section-small piece of wood in tread

Pass 5 Feb 2009 146,265 miles

.. nearside rear tyre getting low in tread depth 4/5mm of tread left

.. nearside/offside front tyres starting to wear on inner sections

Pass 25 Jan 2008 114,653 miles

.. both front tyres starting to wear on inner section

Fail 24 Jan 2008 114,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

.. both front tyres starting to wear on inner section

Fail 24 Jan 2007 80,553 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

strong advise nearside rear tyre getting low in tread depth

Pass 24 Jan 2007 80,553 miles

strong advise nearside rear tyre getting low in tread depth

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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CF53 VHE is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CF53 VHE, 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 CF53 VHE registered?

CF53 VHE is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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