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CK54 KYE

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,794 mi
Last recorded110,794 miles
Recorded on28 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 KYE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2018 110,794 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four brake hoses slightly perishing

Pass 10 Jun 2017 104,431 miles

Both front suspension bushes have slight play

Nearside rear lower suspension has slight play in bush

Pass 2 Jun 2016 98,163 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 91,275 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 84,492 miles

After market HID kit fitted, no headlamp washers fitted (Benefit of doubt given). Both headlamps have a blue tint. Both front position lamps blue and dim (Benefit of doubt given)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2014 84,492 miles

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

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

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

After market HID kit fitted, no headlamp washers fitted (Benefit of doubt given). Both headlamps have a blue tint. Both front position lamps blue and dim (Benefit of doubt given)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 74,077 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 68,199 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 68,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 60,733 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 58,126 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 58,118 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,803 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 43,714 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 32,901 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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CK54 KYE 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 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 CK54 KYE, 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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CK54 KYE is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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