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CP04 VZR

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

198,975 mi
Last recorded198,975 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 VZR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 198,975 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2023 198,942 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2022 182,278 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2022 182,276 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 171,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 167,878 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 162,114 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear subframe bushes becoming worn

Pass 18 Apr 2018 158,926 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 158,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2017 153,138 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 2 Jun 2016 148,741 miles

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

undertrays fitted unable to check components

Pass 22 May 2015 141,987 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2014 129,561 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 113,385 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 113,385 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 99,246 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable too view or check all components uderside of vehicle due to plastic covers.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 89,159 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted.

rear brake discs slightly pitted.

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers.

unable to check underside of vehiclr due to plastic covers.

Pass 21 May 2010 83,364 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers.

unable to check underside of vehicle due to plastic covers.

Pass 22 May 2009 78,821 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 55,526 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 26,569 miles

unable to check all steering and suspension components due to covers underneath vehicle

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 VZR is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CP04 VZR, 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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CP04 VZR is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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