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AF04 KHD

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,825 mi
Last recorded169,825 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 KHD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 169,825 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 149,376 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 149,243 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 132,724 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES ON THE INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 132,722 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SPLIT TO CORDS AND WORN ACROSS THE TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES ON THE INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 122,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 114,735 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 109,035 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 102,891 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 94,129 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 94,128 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 84,080 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 84,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/r17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 70,915 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 58,683 miles

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 50,467 miles

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

offside headlight support bracket cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2013 42,755 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 34,751 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 26,858 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 18,010 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 17,376 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 15,690 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 14,371 miles

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on inside edge of tread no cords exposed

Pass 12 Mar 2007 12,425 miles

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

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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AF04 KHD is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF04 KHD, 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 AF04 KHD registered?

AF04 KHD is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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