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BK03 FZC

2003 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

108,051 mi
Last recorded108,051 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 FZC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 108,051 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 108,051 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 102,086 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 102,074 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 93,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2024 93,796 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 84,792 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 74,663 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 67,162 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 59,046 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 50,201 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 50,035 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 49,242 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 49,229 miles

Front and rear brake disc surfaces corroded performance ok

Front tyres slightly perished with age

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside rear tyre slightly perished with age

Pass 18 Mar 2016 47,968 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)

o/s/r and n/s/f tyre perished

rear bumper damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2015 46,050 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 43,567 miles

Front brakes slight fluctuation

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 40,414 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 40,414 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 37,549 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 37,547 miles

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 33,765 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 33,765 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 29,854 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 29,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 26,919 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,546 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 17,583 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 13,922 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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BK03 FZC is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 BK03 FZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK03 FZC registered?

BK03 FZC is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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