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K11 WDA

2004 BMW 530

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

274,743 mi
Last recorded274,743 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK11 WDA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 274,743 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 163,819 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 157,966 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 157,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 145,892 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 130,981 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 130,974 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre has splits to inner sidewall

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel has been welded

Shields and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Aug 2016 109,959 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 89,049 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 73,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 65,973 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2012 57,814 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 50,451 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 May 2010 43,643 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 May 2010 43,643 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 May 2009 37,218 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 30,563 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2007 23,256 miles

rear registration plate deteriorating

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 WDA is a 2004 BMW 530 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 K11 WDA, 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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K11 WDA is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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