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CX04 GVU

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

127,727 mi
Last recorded127,727 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 GVU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 127,727 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 104,901 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 104,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 93,169 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 85,565 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 85,009 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 82,803 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 82,803 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 79,368 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 79,202 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 75,448 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 70,381 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 70,381 miles

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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 67,230 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 61,174 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 61,168 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 54,706 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 44,785 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 44,785 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 36,731 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 30,754 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 30,753 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 25,486 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 21,181 miles

Cut in off side front tyre tread .

Nail in nearside front tyre

Near side rear tyre 2mm only.

Fail 9 Nov 2007 21,181 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Cut in off side front tyre tread .

Nail in nearside front tyre

Near side rear tyre 2mm only.

Pass 21 Nov 2006 15,577 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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CX04 GVU is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CX04 GVU, 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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CX04 GVU is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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