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J26 KNO

2004 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

212,905 mi
Last recorded212,905 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 KNO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 212,905 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 204,971 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Outer cv boot slight seepage.

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 197,033 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 188,827 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 2 Mar 2022 182,059 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 174,875 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 168,903 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 163,865 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 160,801 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 156,706 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 150,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres on the legal limit

exhaust blow from front

front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Fail 12 Feb 2016 150,637 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres on the legal limit

exhaust blow from front

front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2015 127,779 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 106,995 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 106,961 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in o/s/f steering rack end.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 89,074 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 89,060 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 76,938 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 60,971 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 43,663 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 43,659 miles

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 38,670 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED CORDES NOT EXPOSED.

Pass 14 Dec 2007 34,105 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 31,613 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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J26 KNO is a 2004 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J26 KNO, 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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J26 KNO is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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