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EN04 CSU

2004 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

156,381 mi
Last recorded156,381 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 CSU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 156,381 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 151,978 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 151,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 148,085 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 145,243 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 142,264 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 136,481 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 131,431 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 131,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 128,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2014 122,774 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 122,774 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 118,421 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 118,421 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 109,645 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 103,439 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 103,439 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 92,969 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 79,529 miles

Both front tyres low on tread on inner edges

Fail 23 Jul 2009 79,514 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 61,720 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 46,959 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

aim of both headlights too high, and too far to offside

Pass 26 Jul 2006 33,287 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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EN04 CSU is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EN04 CSU, 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 EN04 CSU registered?

EN04 CSU is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 12 June 2004.

Is EN04 CSU safe to buy?

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