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CJ04 NUF

2004 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,175 mi
Last recorded160,175 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 NUF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 160,175 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 151,783 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 151,783 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 150,340 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 141,513 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

full undertray fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2016 141,513 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

full undertray fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2015 127,859 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2015 127,859 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 112,623 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 95,520 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 91,003 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 90,898 miles

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)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 76,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 65,030 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)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 55,757 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 39,622 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 22,090 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 NUF is a 2004 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 CJ04 NUF, 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 NUF registered?

CJ04 NUF is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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