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EX04 CTE

2004 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,875 mi
Last recorded138,875 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 CTE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 138,875 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 138,875 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction cleared and re checked (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2022 137,672 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 136,114 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 130,870 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 127,068 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 122,351 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 117,631 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 114,997 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 111,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 107,917 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 102,970 miles

Parking brake effort only just reached minimum required & in need of attention

Pass 23 Feb 2011 93,337 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 93,337 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 85,403 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 55,007 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 49,302 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 35,980 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 35,935 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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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EX04 CTE is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EX04 CTE, 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 EX04 CTE registered?

EX04 CTE is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 3 March 2004.

Is EX04 CTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX04 CTE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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