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EJ04 KHM

2004 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,281 mi
Last recorded136,281 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 KHM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 136,281 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 127,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 127,398 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 113,101 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 96,189 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 84,994 miles

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner band

offside front tyre has cut deep enough to reach cords

Pass 9 Jul 2008 61,748 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 38,433 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 25,076 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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EJ04 KHM is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EJ04 KHM, 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 EJ04 KHM registered?

EJ04 KHM is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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