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CK04 CJV

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,343 mi
Last recorded167,343 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK04 CJV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 167,343 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 4 May 2020 160,863 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2019 150,123 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Under-trays fitted

Fail 4 May 2019 149,932 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2018 229,894 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 135,266 miles

both front headlamp images are poor

oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2017 135,266 miles

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

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

both front headlamp images are poor

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2016 120,587 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Oil leak

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Offside front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 103,329 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 103,329 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 86,630 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 73,927 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 73,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 63,403 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 57,264 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 53,328 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 47,219 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 47,219 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 39,019 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 30,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 30,547 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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CK04 CJV is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CK04 CJV, 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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CK04 CJV is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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