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GJ04 CXB

2004 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,045 mi
Last recorded112,045 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 CXB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 112,045 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2016 112,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2015 107,709 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres treads 3-2mm

engine oil level low

Pass 27 Feb 2015 107,709 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres treads 3-2mm

engine oil level low

Fail 18 Feb 2014 102,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front under trays slightly damaged/insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2014 102,748 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front under trays slightly damaged/insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2013 98,687 miles

Oil leak

under trays damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2012 94,844 miles

1. engine under tray braking up needs renewing

Fail 1 Mar 2011 88,986 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front plastic floor / under panels / trays slightly damaged areas/ slightly insecure

tyres inner treads edges slightly worn

Pass 1 Mar 2011 88,986 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front plastic floor / under panels / trays slightly damaged areas/ slightly insecure

tyres inner treads edges slightly worn

Pass 25 Jan 2010 80,400 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 70,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

bonnet safety latch seized inoperation

both front tyres inner treads edges slightly worn

near side front lower plastic floor cover panel slightly damaged

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2008 62,087 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

near side rear tyre treads cut/under limits/treads 2-3mm

Pass 26 Feb 2007 49,779 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 49,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GJ04 CXB is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ04 CXB, 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 GJ04 CXB registered?

GJ04 CXB is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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