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AK04 CKG

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,790 mi
Last recorded88,790 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 CKG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 88,790 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 85,722 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN ...

FULL UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE CHECKED I.E FLOOR AREA ... DUE TO PLASTIC FLOOR COVERS ...

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS COULD NOT BE FULLY CHECKED DUE TO PLASTIC SILL COVERS ...

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

RUNFLAT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON DASHBOARD ...

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

SUSPECT CAR HAS RUNFLAT RIMS, NOT FITTED WITH RUNFLAT TYRES ...

Fail 13 Jul 2012 85,719 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN ...

FULL UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE CHECKED I.E FLOOR AREA ... DUE TO PLASTIC FLOOR COVERS ...

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS COULD NOT BE FULLY CHECKED DUE TO PLASTIC SILL COVERS ...

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

RUNFLAT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON DASHBOARD ...

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

SUSPECT CAR HAS RUNFLAT RIMS, NOT FITTED WITH RUNFLAT TYRES ...

Pass 11 Jul 2011 80,089 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 80,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 69,518 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 61,245 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 51,950 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 40,802 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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AK04 CKG is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK04 CKG, 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 AK04 CKG registered?

AK04 CKG is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is AK04 CKG safe to buy?

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