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CK03 KBZ

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

200,700 mi
Last recorded200,700 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 KBZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 200,700 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 177,413 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 177,412 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn downward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 158,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 158,654 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 153,047 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 148,113 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 133,599 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 128,714 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 128,713 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 128,713 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 119,132 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside handbrake has slightly low reading

rear discs worn and scored

Pass 4 Sep 2009 109,632 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 109,632 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/front strut leaking oil

Pass 2 Sep 2008 88,818 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 57,798 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 48,920 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

front brake pads 2/3 worn,rear brake pads 1/2 worn.

front tyres worn to 6mm,rear tyres worn to 3mm. Legal limit 1.6mm.

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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CK03 KBZ is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CK03 KBZ, 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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CK03 KBZ is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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