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GR53 CXF

2004 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

148,015 mi
Last recorded148,015 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 CXF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 148,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 146,577 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 141,547 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 138,677 miles

under body cover fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 22 Oct 2019 135,899 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 132,385 miles

Brake Pipe Are Slightly Corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front & Rear Both Side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired

Offside Front HeadLight Has Movement But Still Secured

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Front Lower

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Both Side

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 17 Oct 2018 132,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake Pipe Are Slightly Corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front & Rear Both Side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired

Offside Front HeadLight Has Movement But Still Secured

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Front Lower

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Both Side

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 27 Oct 2017 129,748 miles

Brake Pipe Are Corroded

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

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

Exhaust System is Corroded

Front Both Tyres Are Perish

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front HeadLight Has Movement But Still Secured

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front Both Side (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Both Side (2.4.G.2)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 27 Oct 2017 129,748 miles

Brake Pipe Are Corroded

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

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

Exhaust System is Corroded

Front Both Tyres Are Perish

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front HeadLight Has Movement But Still Secured

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front Both Side (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Both Side (2.4.G.2)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 29 Oct 2016 126,956 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 124,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 124,273 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 119,601 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Oct 2014 119,600 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 106,733 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 95,552 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 83,564 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 82,738 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 82,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 65,998 miles

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 24 Sep 2009 51,614 miles

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2008 34,349 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 27,472 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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GR53 CXF is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GR53 CXF, 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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GR53 CXF is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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