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ET53 CVB

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,903 mi
Last recorded79,903 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 CVB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2016 79,903 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 77,312 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 74,601 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 72,441 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 71,402 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 67,988 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 65,156 miles

front tyres worm on inner edges

Pass 28 Sep 2009 59,706 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 52,928 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 40,207 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 31,347 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 23,972 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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ET53 CVB is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ET53 CVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET53 CVB registered?

ET53 CVB is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 21 January 2004.

Is ET53 CVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 CVB shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ET53 CVB have outstanding finance?

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