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CF04 KME

2004 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,565 mi
Last recorded123,565 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 KME
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 123,565 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 115,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure warning light remains on

parking brake efficiency only just met. System may require repair or adjustment

Fail 7 Oct 2024 115,266 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure warning light remains on

parking brake efficiency only just met. System may require repair or adjustment

Pass 18 Sep 2023 107,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 107,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 102,138 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 102,138 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 98,751 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 95,324 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 92,427 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 92,369 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 86,982 miles

Emergency type fuel cap missing

Pass 4 Sep 2017 76,867 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 73,322 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 73,279 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre (removed during test) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 70,657 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 66,483 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 62,926 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 58,231 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 54,032 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded (greased up)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 49,557 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)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 40,695 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 34,993 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 28,417 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 19,250 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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CF04 KME is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CF04 KME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CF04 KME registered?

CF04 KME is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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