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BG04 KDU

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

176,200 mi
Last recorded176,200 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 KDU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 176,200 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive A frame (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive A frame (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 176,195 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive A frame (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive A frame (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 166,031 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both headlights cloudy

Fail 25 Jul 2015 165,622 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both headlight lenses cloudy

Pass 14 Jun 2014 154,153 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

metal brake pipes corroding

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2013 142,935 miles

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

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

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 25 May 2012 129,546 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 114,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 102,599 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2009 88,824 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 79,280 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 69,485 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 69,485 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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BG04 KDU is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BG04 KDU, 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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BG04 KDU is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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