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BK53 YYV

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,667 mi
Last recorded111,667 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 YYV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 111,667 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 113,624 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 112,406 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 110,571 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 105,627 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 104,340 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

O/S/REAR TYRE SLIGHT SPLIT ON INNER EDGE

Fail 2 Nov 2011 86,524 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

front tyres have slight cuts in outer sidewall

Pass 2 Nov 2011 86,524 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres have slight cuts in outer sidewall

Pass 23 Nov 2010 66,451 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 57,070 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 54,352 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 51,883 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 43,230 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 43,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 YYV is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YYV, 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 YYV registered?

BK53 YYV is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BK53 YYV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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