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HT04 CXN

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

248,551 mi
Last recorded248,551 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 CXN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 248,551 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 232,054 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 222,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 219,206 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 214,697 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 207,497 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 197,075 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 184,818 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 170,041 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 170,041 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 156,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 156,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 142,704 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to access some components due to underbody covers

Pass 22 Jun 2012 129,228 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 129,225 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 11,640 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to fully access all b/pipes due to under floor covers

Pass 15 Jun 2010 100,497 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 100,497 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 85,712 miles

Both rear tyres down to 2.5mm

Fail 11 Jun 2009 85,712 miles

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

Both rear tyres down to 2.5mm

Pass 27 May 2008 72,526 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 58,901 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 CXN is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HT04 CXN, 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 HT04 CXN registered?

HT04 CXN is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 14 June 2004.

Is HT04 CXN safe to buy?

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