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HT04 CWA

2004 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,690 mi
Last recorded111,690 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 CWA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 111,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 103,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 99,452 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 94,593 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 94,593 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 94,479 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread warn bald on edges close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside headlight deteriorated and beam pattern poor

brake warning on dash

engine oil low

oil leaks

Pass 10 Apr 2018 82,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated an offside (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

brake warning light on

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2018 82,977 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated an offside (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

brake warning light on

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2017 77,086 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 25 Apr 2016 57,174 miles

Nearside Rear child s seat

Pass 30 Mar 2015 48,495 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 43,039 miles

both front tyres getting low

Fail 30 Apr 2014 43,039 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres getting low

Pass 22 Feb 2013 31,334 miles

washer jet preasure low

Pass 22 Nov 2011 19,014 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Nov 2011 19,014 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2010 11,852 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 9,564 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 9,538 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 7,733 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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HT04 CWA is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HT04 CWA, 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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HT04 CWA is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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