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CV54 AEJ

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

190,262 mi
Last recorded190,262 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 AEJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 190,262 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 190,261 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2016 179,805 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 167,568 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 154,384 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 134,196 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 107,374 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 92,353 miles

front brake pads low ,, rear section of offside front to rear metal brakepipe slightly corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2010 75,385 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 61,847 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 48,225 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 36,172 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 36,172 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (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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CV54 AEJ is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CV54 AEJ, 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 CV54 AEJ registered?

CV54 AEJ is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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