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BK03 KBY

2003 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,332 mi
Last recorded129,332 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 129,332 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 129,328 miles

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 123,222 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 5 Apr 2007 82,144 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 67,412 miles

Offside Front 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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BK03 KBY is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BK03 KBY, 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 KBY registered?

BK03 KBY is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is BK03 KBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK03 KBY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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