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K77 TPW

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,981 mi
Last recorded152,981 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK77 TPW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 152,981 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 145,741 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged & worn on shoulders

Nearside parking brake performance lower than expected

Fail 19 Jun 2017 145,630 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged & worn on shoulders

Nearside parking brake performance lower than expected

Pass 1 Jul 2016 134,025 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 120,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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)

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

nearside rear park effort poor

Pass 4 Jun 2014 110,906 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 103,741 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2013 103,741 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2012 94,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 94,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 86,853 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 81,624 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 73,333 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 73,333 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 61,700 miles

Signs of fuel leak on tank cannot confirm

Pass 8 Mar 2007 48,359 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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K77 TPW is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K77 TPW, 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 K77 TPW registered?

K77 TPW is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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