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J6 KNR

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

208,285 mi
Last recorded208,285 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 KNR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2021 208,285 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 206,043 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 197,796 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 187,001 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 166,871 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 147,612 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 147,611 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 135,093 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 125,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

Pass 12 Dec 2011 111,194 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres getting low tread

Pass 16 Dec 2010 93,708 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 63,215 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2009 63,215 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 41,213 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 22,251 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Off side rear tyre has been repaired very close to inner tyre wall.

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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J6 KNR is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J6 KNR, 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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J6 KNR is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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