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CJ03 HNO

2004 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,119 mi
Last recorded118,119 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ03 HNO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 118,119 miles

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

front windscreen cracked at the bottom

Fail 28 Jun 2013 106,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 106,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 99,542 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 99,332 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 99,319 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake discs slightly worn.

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake warning light on.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 85,310 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 85,310 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 70,177 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 55,119 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 40,574 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 40,179 miles

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

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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CJ03 HNO is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CJ03 HNO, 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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CJ03 HNO is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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