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HG54 CZM

2004 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,802 mi
Last recorded116,802 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 CZM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 116,802 miles

both front anti roll drop link gaiters slightly damaged

rear brake pads on limit

Pass 23 Dec 2016 101,183 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 96,221 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 96,221 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 81,979 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 81,978 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 67,289 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 52,253 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 52,253 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 44,645 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 44,641 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 38,155 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 30,807 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 25,383 miles

full inspection not carried out under vehicle plasic covering front to back

Pass 2 Nov 2007 19,328 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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HG54 CZM is a 2004 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HG54 CZM, 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 HG54 CZM registered?

HG54 CZM is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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