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CJ04 MYT

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,544 mi
Last recorded160,544 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 MYT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 160,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner BRAKE DISC FACE CORRODDED AND WORN

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 160,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint REAR JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner BRAKE DISC FACE CORRODDED AND WORN

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint REAR JOINT (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 150,645 miles

high brake light not working

Fail 6 Jun 2016 150,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

high brake light not working

Pass 22 Jun 2015 141,415 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 130,213 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 121,492 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 108,424 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 108,424 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 94,525 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 80,853 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 79,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 79,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 70,311 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 58,012 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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CJ04 MYT is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CJ04 MYT, 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 CJ04 MYT registered?

CJ04 MYT is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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