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BK53 OZB

2003 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

178,565 mi
Last recorded178,565 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 OZB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 178,565 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Headlights starting to fade

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 178,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Headlights starting to fade

Pass 5 Oct 2016 167,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 161,802 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 145,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2013 145,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 131,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blades worn

Fail 5 Nov 2012 131,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blades worn

Pass 1 Nov 2011 118,015 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs lipped

Fail 1 Nov 2011 118,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs lipped

rear brake pads wearing slightly low

Pass 3 Nov 2010 102,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2009 78,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Oct 2009 78,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2008 72,177 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 62,218 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 62,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 52,296 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre

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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BK53 OZB is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BK53 OZB, 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 BK53 OZB registered?

BK53 OZB is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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