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CP04 ACJ

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,956 mi
Last recorded142,956 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 ACJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2012 142,956 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 135,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2010 122,090 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 94,913 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2009 94,913 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2008 59,649 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 59,632 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 59,632 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 44,341 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 44,341 miles

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

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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CP04 ACJ is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 CP04 ACJ, 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 CP04 ACJ registered?

CP04 ACJ is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is CP04 ACJ safe to buy?

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