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A19 KTW

2004 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,465 mi
Last recorded124,465 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 KTW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 124,465 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 124,462 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2017 115,311 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 115,311 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 106,372 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 102,109 miles

under trays and sill trims fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2014 88,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2013 71,347 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 71,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 50,439 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 43,717 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 37,567 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 37,567 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 36,277 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 36,277 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,891 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 26,944 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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A19 KTW is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A19 KTW, 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 A19 KTW registered?

A19 KTW is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 15 March 2004.

Is A19 KTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 KTW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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