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CK53 VHX

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

254,542 mi
Last recorded254,542 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 VHX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 254,542 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

fuel pipes have surface corrosion

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Nov 2017 245,691 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

some corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Fail 16 Nov 2017 245,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

some corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Pass 4 Nov 2016 231,112 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 210,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Front tyres going out of shape on inner edge

all shock absorbers losing damping effect

Fail 1 Dec 2015 210,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Front tyres going out of shape on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2014 189,503 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 189,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 171,842 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 171,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 156,319 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 156,317 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)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 139,631 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 122,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 122,799 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 111,333 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 96,761 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 83,827 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 66,395 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 49,129 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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CK53 VHX is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CK53 VHX, 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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CK53 VHX is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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