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K11 CYS

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

245,002 mi
Last recorded245,002 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK11 CYS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 245,002 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 241,528 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 235,522 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 230,543 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)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 228,608 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 228,608 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 214,550 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 197,100 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 170,356 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 170,356 miles

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

Emissions not detected

Pass 25 Aug 2009 141,602 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE STARTING TO STEP ACROSS TREAD AND ALSO STARTING TO WEAR ON THE INSIDE EDGE.

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/R OUTER SILL

Pass 15 Aug 2008 104,478 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 66,557 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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K11 CYS is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 K11 CYS, 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 K11 CYS registered?

K11 CYS is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 20 September 2004.

Is K11 CYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K11 CYS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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