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DS04 KHD

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,848 mi
Last recorded104,848 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 KHD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 104,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has small cut in outer side wall

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge .

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake pipes greased

Fail 24 Feb 2018 104,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has small cut in outer side wall

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge .

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 26 Jun 2017 99,545 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 99,070 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 98,304 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 97,995 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 96,726 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 88,101 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 83,300 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 68,420 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 68,252 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under trays dripping with oil

Pass 3 Feb 2009 52,921 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 52,921 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 14 Jun 2007 38,253 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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DS04 KHD is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DS04 KHD, 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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DS04 KHD is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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