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HK04 CZU

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

167,670 mi
Last recorded167,670 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 CZU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 167,670 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

plastic under trays fitted could not view

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2019 167,618 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

plastic under trays fitted could not view

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2018 155,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

plastic under trays fitted could not view

Pass 20 Jan 2017 144,507 miles

plastic under trays fitted through out the underbody of the car

Pass 11 Jan 2016 125,670 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 109,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Rear tyres worn on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jan 2015 109,561 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Rear tyres worn on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 92,815 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 92,806 miles

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

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

nearside rear wishbone front inner bush becoming unbonded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 87,041 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 78,094 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs lipped and worn slightly

slight bulge in nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 16 Mar 2011 63,439 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 46,850 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 42,273 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 35,294 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 26,892 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 26,049 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm

offside front tyre worn

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm

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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HK04 CZU is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HK04 CZU, 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 HK04 CZU registered?

HK04 CZU is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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