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J90 KLL

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,472 mi
Last recorded149,472 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 KLL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 149,472 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 218,250 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 218,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 124,250 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 99,307 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 99,106 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT IS ON.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 88,589 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 12 Sep 2011 104,809 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 95,938 miles

suspected oil leak from engine

Fail 31 Aug 2010 95,938 miles

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

suspected oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Aug 2009 73,990 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 72,844 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 42,141 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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J90 KLL is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J90 KLL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J90 KLL registered?

J90 KLL is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is J90 KLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J90 KLL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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