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BP04 KBJ

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,537 mi
Last recorded129,537 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 KBJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 129,537 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 119,226 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front inner steering rack arm joint has slight play

Offside front tyre outer sidewall has a slight tear

Pass 30 Jul 2016 113,331 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

underside covers fitted covering various components

Fail 27 Jul 2016 113,329 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

underside covers fitted covering various components

Pass 9 Apr 2015 109,717 miles

n/s door mirror slightly damaged

n/s front tyre sidewall has slight damage

n/s rear lamp lens slightly damaged

Fail 7 Apr 2015 109,716 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine warning light on

n/s door mirror slightly damaged

n/s front tyre sidewall has slight damage

n/s rear lamp lens slightly damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2013 98,180 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine light on

Fail 14 Sep 2013 97,951 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine light on

Pass 22 Oct 2012 88,432 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 88,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 82,707 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

play evident in offside front inner rack joint

Pass 21 Sep 2010 79,976 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 227,759 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 211,895 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 188,601 miles

handbrake not locking up on either rear wheel

slight damage to front no plate

various small chips in windscreen

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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BP04 KBJ is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BP04 KBJ, 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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BP04 KBJ is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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