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CJ53 BSZ

2004 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,894 mi
Last recorded152,894 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 BSZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 152,894 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 144,657 miles

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

O/S knuckle joint slight play

O/S/F tyre cut on outer wall

both rear tyres near limit

oil leak

rear suspension noisy

Fail 9 Jul 2013 144,656 miles

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

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

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

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

O/S knuckle joint slight play

O/S/F tyre cut on outer wall

both rear tyres near limit

oil leak

rear suspension noisy

Pass 22 Jun 2012 132,264 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 132,264 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 122,836 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 110,395 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 110,395 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 95,253 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 82,250 miles

front/rear brake pads appear 70% worn

Pass 18 Jan 2008 80,599 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 57,888 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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CJ53 BSZ is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CJ53 BSZ, 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 CJ53 BSZ registered?

CJ53 BSZ is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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