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CU54 PVY

2004 BMW 530

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,406 mi
Last recorded115,406 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 PVY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 115,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 115,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 114,150 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 114,150 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 110,636 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 108,664 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 105,609 miles

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 24 Feb 2020 103,439 miles

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyres ; Secondary tread wearing at inner edge , Both rear

Pass 4 Feb 2019 94,516 miles

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Jacking block missing , Offside front

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 90,614 miles

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 2 Nov 2016 79,071 miles

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; o/s/f jacking block missing

Pass 6 Nov 2015 76,364 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear starting to wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted o/s/r and n/s/r

Fail 30 Oct 2014 70,381 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2014 70,381 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 64,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 64,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 57,809 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 51,221 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 43,807 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 37,082 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 29,971 miles

tyre monitor warning light on

Pass 19 Oct 2007 22,358 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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CU54 PVY is a 2004 BMW 530 in Gold with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CU54 PVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU54 PVY registered?

CU54 PVY is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 16 November 2004.

Is CU54 PVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU54 PVY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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