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CU04 PFF

2004 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

186,789 mi
Last recorded186,789 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 PFF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 186,789 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 180,650 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 177,110 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 177,110 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 164,809 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Feb 2017 164,769 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 156,527 miles

Child seats x2

Fail 8 Jan 2016 156,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Dark Blue bulbs (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seats x2

Pass 31 Dec 2014 140,906 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 129,561 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 119,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 107,139 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 96,568 miles

protective covers fitted to underside of car not allowing a full inspection

Fail 18 Mar 2010 96,568 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

protective covers fitted to underside of car not allowing a full inspection

Pass 10 Mar 2009 82,641 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 56,327 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 32,746 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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CU04 PFF is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CU04 PFF, 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 CU04 PFF registered?

CU04 PFF is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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