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KA04 BTF

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,397 mi
Last recorded110,397 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA04 BTF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2012 110,397 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 102,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 96,282 miles

PLEASE NOTE...Zero emmisions readout so no print.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 85,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

belly pan/floor pan fitted

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2008 76,821 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 57,002 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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KA04 BTF is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KA04 BTF, 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 KA04 BTF registered?

KA04 BTF is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 18 June 2004.

Is KA04 BTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KA04 BTF shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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