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CV53 PUF

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

205,301 mi
Last recorded205,301 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 PUF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 205,301 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 188,554 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 188,554 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 170,429 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 158,845 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 149,827 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 149,827 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 121,158 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 121,157 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 86,012 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 86,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 82,945 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 79,276 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 76,073 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 70,843 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 66,134 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGE

Pass 6 Jan 2012 61,230 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 56,153 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 52,703 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 48,120 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 42,998 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 32,700 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 32,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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CV53 PUF is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CV53 PUF, 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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CV53 PUF is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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