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BK53 UED

2003 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,257 mi
Last recorded96,257 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 UED
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 96,257 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 96,220 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 84,643 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 73,051 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 62,851 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 45,019 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 30,383 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 24,344 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 24,344 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in o/s/r tyre

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 UED is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol 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 BK53 UED, 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 BK53 UED registered?

BK53 UED is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BK53 UED shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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