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CK04 LKN

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,572 mi
Last recorded126,572 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK04 LKN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 126,572 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front anti roll bar linkage boot deteriated

Pass 11 Feb 2013 122,784 miles

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2011 114,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

emmisions to clean to read

Fail 15 Dec 2011 114,374 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

emmisions to clean to read

Pass 7 Jan 2011 100,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

emmisions to clean to cheak

Pass 11 Dec 2009 83,633 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 71,365 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 55,460 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 55,460 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 41,417 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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CK04 LKN is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 CK04 LKN, 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 CK04 LKN registered?

CK04 LKN is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 28 April 2004.

Is CK04 LKN safe to buy?

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