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CW04 CNC

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,015 mi
Last recorded169,015 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 CNC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 169,015 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arm front bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 169,015 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arm front bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 164,409 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 136,015 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 126,297 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 115,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear outer drive shaft boot leaking

Fail 9 May 2013 185,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear outer drive shaft boot leaking

Pass 11 May 2012 175,621 miles

Oil leak

movement in offside steering

Fail 11 May 2012 175,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

heavy engine oil leaks

movement in o/s inner steering joint

trigger point not met

Pass 18 May 2011 165,516 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 165,516 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 29 Apr 2010 146,425 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 230,623 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 184,963 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 142,192 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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CW04 CNC is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CW04 CNC, 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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CW04 CNC is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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