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FY04 NKS

2004 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

197,048 mi
Last recorded197,048 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 NKS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 197,048 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 188,291 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 179,728 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 179,728 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 163,172 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 162,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 147,278 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 147,278 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 2 Apr 2013

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012
Fail 22 Sep 2012

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012
Pass 14 Mar 2011 121,324 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 118,636 miles

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)

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

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 92,127 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 67,275 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge

Pass 16 Mar 2007 39,990 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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FY04 NKS is a 2004 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FY04 NKS, 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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FY04 NKS is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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