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HK54 KUB

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,456 mi
Last recorded160,456 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 KUB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 160,456 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 152,952 miles

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE

OIL LEAK

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 143,374 miles

Both headlamps cloudy

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 143,325 miles

Offside Front Lower Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard Dpf filter has been cut and shut (7.1.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired Washers added as spacers and not fitted with a locking nut (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing Bolt sheared (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Front Both front headlamp lenses cloudy

Nearside Front Tyre has uneven wear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 131,279 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 117,834 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2013 104,042 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

after market xenons fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2013 104,042 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

after market xenons fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2012 95,547 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 95,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 77,324 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 82,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2010 71,738 miles

both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

lower engine and floor covers fitted

outer sill mouldings fitted

top engine cover fitted

unable to see the condition of the front inner brake pads

Pass 4 Feb 2009 63,307 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 63,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2007 51,017 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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HK54 KUB is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HK54 KUB, 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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HK54 KUB is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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