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CK52 TYD

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 TYD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016
Pass 23 Sep 2015 165,120 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 159,410 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 158,741 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 128,075 miles

all rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded

slight blow at exhaust front flexy section

steering rack damp

Fail 26 Apr 2012 128,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded

slight blow at exhaust front flexy section

steering rack damp

Pass 3 May 2011 123,964 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 May 2011 123,964 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 May 2010 121,368 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 29 May 2009 111,977 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 29 May 2009 111,977 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 101,399 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 101,399 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 31 May 2007 89,694 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

FRONT BRAKE PADS ON APPROX 4/5MM

Pass 16 May 2006 76,856 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 67,523 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 67,523 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

chip in zone a of screen

front discs lipped.

strongly advised both front tyres worn on edges quite bad 2 new front tyres advised.

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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CK52 TYD 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 70.6%.

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 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 CK52 TYD, 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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CK52 TYD is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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