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AX52 KMM

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 KMM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2020

All brake-pipes coated

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

All brake-pipes coated

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2018

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2017

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded, not considered excessive.

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on outer tread area.

Pass 23 Aug 2016

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2015

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Brake pipes oiled/greased

Parking brake efficiency right on 16% minimum limit

Pass 16 Sep 2014

Brake pipes coated with waxoil

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs inner sufaces deteriorating.

Nearside front tyre cracking and worn unevenly.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 90,374 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner and outer raised edges.No cords visible.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 85,269 miles

Both rear tyres cracked & deteriorated with damage on tread area, no reinforcing seen.

Parking brake efficiency almost at 16% minimum limit, (17%).

Pass 14 Sep 2011 80,353 miles

All tyres cracking between tread patterns, no re-inforcement visible.

Front to rear brake pipes wax oiled.

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

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged, no re-inforcement visible.

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer raised edges, no re-inforcement visible

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

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner raised edge, no re-inforcement visible.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 75,024 miles

full engine sump gaurd fitted, unable to view all testable items

near side rear tyre cracked between tread pattern, no re-inforcement visible

Pass 18 Sep 2009 68,306 miles

Brake pipes oiled.

Front brake discs worn, not excessively.

Rear brake pads worn close to limit.

Pass 8 May 2008 59,813 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 52,049 miles

Brake lining warning on, new pads visible at front.

Front tyres starting to wear inside edges.

Pass 25 Jan 2006 44,979 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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AX52 KMM is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2003 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 102,318 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 AX52 KMM, 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 23 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AX52 KMM is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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