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CP53 WOD

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,735 mi
Last recorded139,735 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 WOD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 139,735 miles

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

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

head light lens slightly faided

Fail 7 Mar 2015 139,735 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

head light lens slightly faided

Pass 29 Jan 2014 128,780 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 128,778 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 112,649 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 94,083 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 94,083 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 82,584 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 68,958 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 54,596 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 37,168 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 37,168 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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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CP53 WOD is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CP53 WOD, 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 CP53 WOD registered?

CP53 WOD is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is CP53 WOD safe to buy?

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