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KA04 BVD

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

134,122 mi
Last recorded134,122 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA04 BVD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 134,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 134,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 144,940 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 24 Sep 2020 144,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm front bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm front bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low, worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 27 Sep 2019 133,777 miles

Engine management light on.

Fail 27 Sep 2019 133,777 miles

Engine management light on.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 125,563 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 125,560 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 115,723 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 115,506 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 104,798 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 96,036 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 85,323 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 72,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2012 61,714 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 56,783 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2011 50,186 miles

front brake discs worn

splash shields front to rear unable to see underbody etc

Pass 12 Mar 2010 45,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Aug 2009 44,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 44,269 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 38,411 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2007 30,539 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 30,485 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 26,886 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 26,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 BVD is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KA04 BVD, 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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KA04 BVD is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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