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CK53 EBM

2003 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,572 mi
Last recorded125,572 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 EBM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 125,572 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2016 114,303 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 114,303 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 100,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 1 Mar 2014 90,463 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 90,463 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 17,039 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 65,728 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 56,490 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 49,341 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 49,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 45,617 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 45,595 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 41,947 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 38,495 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 32,532 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 32,529 miles

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

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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CK53 EBM is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol 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 CK53 EBM, 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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CK53 EBM is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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