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FT53 KTE

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,543 mi
Last recorded197,543 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 KTE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2023 197,543 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Light lens damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around the jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around the jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 1 Mar 2022 196,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Area/Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 194,364 miles

nsr lower ball joint hub bush deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2020 192,875 miles

both exhaust flexi slight leak

fuel pipes slightly corroded

nsf brake pipe slightly corroded

nsr brake pipe slightly corroded

nsr lower hub ball joint deteriorated

1x front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2019 189,067 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear hand brake weak just met requirement

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 184,127 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1 x front brake pipe front to rear to nsr brake pipe across fuel tank slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

osf brake slight bind

Pass 22 Feb 2017 179,843 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 175,636 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 175,582 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 171,561 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 166,658 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 165,446 miles

both head lights dim

Fail 9 Oct 2012 165,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both head lights dim

Pass 24 Aug 2011 165,410 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 165,410 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 89,140 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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FT53 KTE is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FT53 KTE, 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 FT53 KTE registered?

FT53 KTE is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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