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K66 NGS

2004 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,285 mi
Last recorded72,285 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK66 NGS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 72,285 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 57,823 miles

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in offside front lower windscreen

Nearside rear upper suspension (rear) arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2023 53,556 miles

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in offside front lower windscreen

Nearside rear upper suspension (rear) arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jan 2023 53,556 miles

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

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in offside front lower windscreen

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Treaded section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside rear upper suspension (rear) arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Treaded section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 49,833 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the lower offside wiped area of the front windscreen

Pass 7 Jan 2021 48,282 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the lower offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen

front headlight washers inoperative

Pass 6 Jan 2020 47,172 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside lower wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen

front nearside amber outline marker light inoperative

Pass 4 Jan 2019 44,956 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2017 43,945 miles

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

front offside headlight cleaning device slow and weak

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 43,592 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 42,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 42,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 40,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 38,351 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 38,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2011 35,600 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 28,273 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 22,679 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 22,679 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 18,770 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 16,172 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 16,171 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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K66 NGS is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K66 NGS, 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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What year was K66 NGS registered?

K66 NGS is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is K66 NGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K66 NGS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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