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CV54 UTC

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,800 mi
Last recorded109,800 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 UTC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 109,800 miles

underneath tray fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2017 109,800 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement worn + boot split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

underneath tray fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2016 102,006 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

removed items from drivers view

Fail 18 Feb 2016 102,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect needs bulb refitting (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative dash indacator (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

removed items from drivers view

Pass 18 Feb 2015 99,011 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 99,011 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 90,254 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 83,236 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 71,488 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 71,488 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 60,305 miles

unable to check centre brake pipes due to plastic covers

Pass 4 Jan 2010 48,872 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 37,208 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 34,935 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 34,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 32,205 miles

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

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 UTC is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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