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CW04 FYB

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

192,184 mi
Last recorded192,184 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 FYB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 192,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Feb 2025 180,009 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2024 167,596 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 167,596 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 159,536 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 148,263 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides brake control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 138,701 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 129,751 miles

both front tyres perishing

slight knocking from steering column/rack

Fail 14 Feb 2020 129,751 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front tyres perishing

slight knocking from steering column/rack

Pass 28 Jan 2019 117,525 miles

n/s headlamp tarnishing

o/s/f brake backing plate lose/corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r lower suspension arm bushes slight play

slight play to o/s and n/s steering arms

Fail 28 Jan 2019 117,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s headlamp tarnishing

o/s/f brake backing plate lose/corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r lower suspension arm bushes slight play

slight play to o/s and n/s steering arms

Pass 3 Feb 2018 109,086 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 109,086 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 97,246 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 90,112 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 85,220 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 85,220 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 78,166 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 65,519 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 65,519 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 53,110 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 53,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 49,017 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 41,246 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 33,951 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 28,296 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 28,296 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 21,959 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 21,958 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 21,921 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 FYB is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 FYB, 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 CW04 FYB registered?

CW04 FYB is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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