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CA52 HKZ

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

182,167 mi
Last recorded182,167 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 HKZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 182,167 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 163,436 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 144,831 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

front disc slightly worn.

Pass 1 Feb 2010 133,139 miles

handbrake low effort.

offside front inner wheel arch plastic trim damaged close to fouling front suspension

offside handbrake low effort

offside rear traction control? arm pivot siezing

Pass 13 Jan 2009 125,481 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 109,147 miles

handbrake efficiency low

nearside rear seat backrest loose

offside rear handbrake low effort

Fail 26 Jan 2008 109,139 miles

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

handbrake efficiency low

nearside rear seat backrest loose

offside rear handbrake low effort

Pass 20 Jan 2007 86,750 miles

oil level low in engine

slight play in nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar link pin balljoints

Pass 21 Jan 2006 61,965 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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CA52 HKZ is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CA52 HKZ, 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 CA52 HKZ registered?

CA52 HKZ is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 6 February 2003.

Is CA52 HKZ safe to buy?

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