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CK04 XRM

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

169,050 mi
Last recorded169,050 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 169,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 267,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 160,755 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 157,194 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 154,613 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 154,613 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 21 May 2019 151,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2019 151,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 142,186 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 133,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lenses clouded (1.7.5a)

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

rear tyres inner shoulders worn

Pass 28 Jul 2016 126,097 miles

Front and rear steel brake pipes corroded

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

front and offside rear tyre cracking continental contact 3 275/35r18 95y

Fail 28 Jul 2016 126,095 miles

Nearside Front 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 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 and rear steel brake pipes corroded

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

front and offside rear tyre cracking continental contact 3 275/35r18 95y

Pass 20 Jul 2015 120,580 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 113,555 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 113,553 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2013 103,765 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 94,910 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2011 86,781 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 75,710 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 66,749 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 60,873 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 54,565 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 54,565 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 52,807 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly (stepped on inner edge)

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 XRM is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CK04 XRM, 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 XRM is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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