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BK03 LHR

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

243,789 mi
Last recorded243,789 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 LHR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2017 243,789 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 223,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 215,234 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 98,040 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 180,322 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

front suspention low

Pass 8 Jun 2012 156,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 136,885 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 120,205 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 105,239 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 85,743 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 64,505 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 41,134 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 LHR is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LHR, 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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What year was BK03 LHR registered?

BK03 LHR is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is BK03 LHR safe to buy?

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