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CX54 DFV

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,661 mi
Last recorded147,661 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 DFV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 147,661 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 130,280 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 114,816 miles

Chip in screen

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 104,523 miles

o/s/f tyre worn heavily on edges

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 12 Apr 2014 104,521 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre worn heavily on edges

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 4 Nov 2013 101,283 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 96,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2013 96,127 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 94,621 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2011 84,547 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 72,304 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 612,121 miles

long travel on handbrake lever

Pass 15 Sep 2008 48,388 miles

EMISSIONS LEVELS TOO LOW TO RECORD ON THE ANALYSER

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)

both front tyres wearing on both edges

engine undertray fitted

nearside rear tyre tread badly damaged

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside

Pass 23 Nov 2007 45,761 miles

nearside rear tyre has cuts to tread area

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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CX54 DFV 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 80%.

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 CX54 DFV, 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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CX54 DFV is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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