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CF54 UTA

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,946 mi
Last recorded160,946 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 UTA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 160,946 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 142,903 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 121,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked/perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside Front tyre has various damage to outer sidewall - not showing ply or cords

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked/perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 110,437 miles

o/s +n/s rear tyre appox 3mm +showing wear on inner edges

some led's in high brake light not working

Pass 12 May 2014 100,810 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 100,807 miles

Nearside 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)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 92,560 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 81,908 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inner brakes pads appear low

Pass 7 Mar 2011 70,653 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 56,312 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 56,312 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 41,281 miles

front brake pads almost on sensor wire (on board display says 7000 mls left)

lip on front brake discs

Fail 9 Mar 2009 41,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front brake pads almost on sensor wire (on board display says 7000 mls left)

lip on front brake discs

Pass 12 Mar 2008 27,545 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 25,646 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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CF54 UTA is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc 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 CF54 UTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CF54 UTA registered?

CF54 UTA is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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