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CK53 KUO

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

139,897 mi
Last recorded139,897 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 KUO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 139,897 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 135,846 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 135,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 134,336 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 134,331 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification not fitted to stop marker on lower (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification not fitted to stop marker on lower (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe locking colar missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2022 133,397 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 133,397 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 130,426 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 130,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 127,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front steering arm has slight movement

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 127,615 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front steering arm has slight movement

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 124,569 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 121,393 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 120,756 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 108,565 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 96,923 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 96,923 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 89,478 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 74,102 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 74,102 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 61,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 45,131 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 33,448 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges/ cracking

o/s/f tyre worn on edges /cracking

o/s/r tyre worn on edge /cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2010 32,251 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 28,849 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 26,898 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 23,641 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2007 23,641 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 21,710 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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CK53 KUO is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 CK53 KUO, 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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CK53 KUO is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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