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GR53 CXJ

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,192 mi
Last recorded140,192 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 CXJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 140,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2012 140,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2011 136,215 miles

rear/tyres getting worn inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2010 105,360 miles

front tyres getting worn

Pass 20 Mar 2009 87,541 miles

near/side front tyre cracking inside wall front brake pads getting down

Pass 20 Mar 2008 67,636 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 44,758 miles

front tyres worn on edges

small blow on exh front pipe

drivers rear tyre low

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 CXJ is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CXJ, 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 GR53 CXJ registered?

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

Is GR53 CXJ safe to buy?

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