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BC51 KKK

2003 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,682 mi
Last recorded143,682 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 KKK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 143,682 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

it looks like second hand parts have been used

Fail 28 Jul 2012 143,679 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 143,432 miles

n/s/r tyre inner wall worn

n/s/r tyre nailed

Fail 6 May 2011 143,432 miles

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

n/s/r tyre inner wall worn

n/s/r tyre nailed

Pass 1 Dec 2010 137,960 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 123,279 miles

Nearside Inner Front 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 102,187 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 78,710 miles

airbag light on.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 54,474 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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BC51 KKK is a 2003 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BC51 KKK, 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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BC51 KKK is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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