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HJ54 KTX

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

85,889 mi
Last recorded85,889 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 KTX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 85,889 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 83,035 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 79,598 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 75,846 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 72,377 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 68,348 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 64,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 61,650 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 55,670 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 14 Aug 2017 51,725 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 44,413 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 34,866 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 26,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 19,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 18,874 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 16,151 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 15,160 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 15,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 13,006 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 10,325 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 8,982 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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HJ54 KTX is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 HJ54 KTX, 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 HJ54 KTX registered?

HJ54 KTX is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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