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CV54 USX

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

404,463 mi
Last recorded404,463 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 USX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 404,463 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 395,638 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 377,104 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 229,966 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 222,414 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 195,376 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 192,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 170,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 155,124 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 139,628 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 139,627 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 117,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 97,685 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 97,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2008 75,392 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 53,299 miles

Slight judder from the front brakes.

Small chip in the windscreen.

The inner C.V boot on the N/S/R drive shaft is slightly burst.

The rear brake discs are slightly starting to corrode and wear.

Fail 13 Apr 2007 53,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight judder from the front brakes.

Small chip in the windscreen.

The inner C.V boot on the N/S/R drive shaft is slightly burst.

The rear brake discs are slightly starting to corrode and wear.

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 USX is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 USX, 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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CV54 USX is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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