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HJ54 KVH

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

157,215 mi
Last recorded157,215 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 KVH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 157,215 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 150,277 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 149,618 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 140,975 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 125,763 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 118,370 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2016 113,923 miles

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

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

child seat fitted centre rear

Pass 16 May 2015 106,081 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 96,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2013 82,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2012 77,104 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn 3mm and 2mm on inner edge

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

slight play in o/s/f inner trackrod joint

Fail 5 Apr 2012 77,402 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn 3mm and 2mm on inner edge

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

slight play in o/s/f inner trackrod joint

Pass 13 Sep 2011 72,203 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 61,453 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 53,098 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 42,876 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 32,995 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 KVH is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KVH, 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 KVH registered?

HJ54 KVH is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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