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CT04 AZP

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,948 mi
Last recorded100,948 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT04 AZP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 100,948 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs surface corrosion

no print out was produced due to low emissions

o/s/ & n/s/rear & centre rear upper metal brake pipes white furring

plastic underside floor covers fitted

run flat tyre monitor indicates a fault on instrument panel

surface corrosion of o/s/ & n/s/rear floors

Fail 6 Jul 2017 100,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high u v faded (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect u v faded (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

run flat tyre monitor indicates a fault on instrument panel

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs surface corrosion

no print out was produced due to low emissions

o/s/ & n/s/rear & centre rear upper metal brake pipes white furring

plastic underside floor covers fitted

surface corrosion of o/s/ & n/s/rear floors

Pass 8 Jun 2015 96,592 miles

Oil leak

run flat indicator indicates a fault n/s/rear tyre low pressure

Fail 5 Jun 2015 96,589 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

run flat indicator indicates a fault n/s/rear tyre low pressure

Pass 26 Sep 2013 92,826 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 92,820 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 84,825 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 84,825 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 78,456 miles

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

front and rear discs worn

Fail 20 May 2011 78,456 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front and rear discs worn

Pass 13 May 2010 70,586 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 63,188 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

o/s and n/s sill covers fitted

under covers fitted front to rear making inspection difficult

Pass 30 May 2008 57,401 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 52,588 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 52,115 miles

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

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

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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CT04 AZP is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CT04 AZP, 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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CT04 AZP is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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