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FB04 KZP

2004 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

183,093 mi
Last recorded183,093 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 KZP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 183,093 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play Rack End (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 174,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 166,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes where visible slightly corroded

o/s steering rack end slight play

slight engine oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2015 166,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/35/18 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s steering rack end slight play

slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 162,422 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 157,670 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 146,770 miles

only just passed handbrake test

Pass 9 Sep 2010 123,664 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 9 Sep 2010 123,663 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Aug 2009 106,774 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)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 90,764 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

both front tyres bald on inner edges and perished

Pass 9 Aug 2007 73,034 miles

handbrake offside although meeting requirments will need attention

nearside 219 offside 146

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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FB04 KZP is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FB04 KZP, 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 FB04 KZP registered?

FB04 KZP is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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