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CX53 YRO

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

128,690 mi
Last recorded128,690 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 YRO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 128,690 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 122,685 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 116,535 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 109,763 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 108,046 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 105,100 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 103,723 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted underbody

Pass 14 Feb 2019 101,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

plastic covers fitted to underneath

Pass 20 Feb 2018 98,908 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 98,908 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)

Offside 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)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 96,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 11 Jan 2016 94,094 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 90,650 miles

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

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

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

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

prop shaft coupling worn

Pass 7 Mar 2014 87,437 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 81,950 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 76,583 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 69,898 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 63,260 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 54,780 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 46,793 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 51,714 miles

Aprox 3000 Miles left on rear tyres

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 31,023 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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CX53 YRO is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 CX53 YRO, 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 CX53 YRO registered?

CX53 YRO is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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