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HC04 CEV

2004 BMW 530

White Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

216,081 mi
Last recorded216,081 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 CEV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 216,081 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 204,054 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2023 193,414 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 184,181 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2021 173,703 miles

advise under trays fitted fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2020 162,942 miles

advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 25 Apr 2019 154,015 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 27 Apr 2018 148,747 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake efficiency low

Pass 11 Jan 2017 144,975 miles

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

parking brake efficiency low

Fail 9 Jan 2017 144,972 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded complete front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded complete front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

parking brake efficiency low

Pass 3 Feb 2016 141,083 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 135,365 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 129,285 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 123,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 114,169 miles

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

Tyre pressure warning lamp on.

Fail 20 Jan 2012 113,895 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre pressure warning lamp on.

Fail 6 Jan 2012 113,078 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Airbag fault light on

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Tyre pressure monitor fault light on

Pass 30 Nov 2010 105,812 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 105,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 86,774 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 86,774 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 72,700 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 69,868 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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HC04 CEV is a 2004 BMW 530 in White with a 2,926cc diesel 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 HC04 CEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HC04 CEV registered?

HC04 CEV is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is HC04 CEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HC04 CEV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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