MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,015 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
under body cover fitted obscuring some under side components
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
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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)
rear registration plate deteriorated
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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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