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GJ04 CXG

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

213,475 mi
Last recorded213,475 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 CXG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 213,475 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 208,652 miles

Both front lower arm inner bushes slight play

Front brakes close to imbalance limit

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 200,987 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear wheel harsh grating noise when rotated

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 200,987 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear wheel harsh grating noise when rotated

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 197,876 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Bush in hub assembly as marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Damage to vehicle body

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

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

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

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

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

Park brake efficiency close to minimum requirements 16%

Pass 25 Jun 2015 293,457 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 293,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 171,849 miles

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

slight play o/s/f rack arm

Pass 7 Jun 2013 160,896 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 155,450 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 150,956 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 144,897 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 124,408 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 109,715 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 92,360 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 69,990 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 69,960 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 45,666 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 33,053 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing low 3.5mm

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 CXG is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 GJ04 CXG, 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 CXG registered?

GJ04 CXG is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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