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BN53 DKY

2003 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,001 mi
Last recorded158,001 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 DKY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 158,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 151,517 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 143,191 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 134,204 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 134,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 127,497 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 May 2014 124,207 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 May 2014 124,207 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 120,854 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 120,854 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 112,103 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 100,738 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 100,738 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 89,130 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 77,129 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 77,129 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 65,510 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 53,664 miles

front brake discs worn

front inner brake pads appear low

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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BN53 DKY is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BN53 DKY, 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 BN53 DKY registered?

BN53 DKY is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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