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K17 RNL

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,974 mi
Last recorded172,974 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 RNL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 172,974 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 168,688 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 163,017 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s anti ro bar bush got play

Pass 25 Sep 2014 158,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front side mirror slight damage.Nearside rear lower suspension arm ball joint slight play.Both rear brake hose slight wear.Front number plate slight wear.Front brake pipe slight rust.offside front anti-roll bar linkage slight play.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 150,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower 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)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 144,075 miles

o/s/r coil spring slightly worn. n/s/r suspension arm bush slight play. o/s & n/s front anti-roll bar linkages slight play. o/s & n/s front tyres close to legal limit. Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

Fail 1 Oct 2012 144,075 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r coil spring slightly worn. n/s/r suspension arm bush slight play. o/s & n/s front anti-roll bar linkages slight play. o/s & n/s front tyres close to legal limit. Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 133,025 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 119,750 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 119,746 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 112,889 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 102,442 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 85,108 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 49,732 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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K17 RNL is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K17 RNL, 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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K17 RNL is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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