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CK53 ZKB

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,325 mi
Last recorded154,325 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 ZKB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 154,325 miles

offside rear outer brake disc face rusty

Fail 28 Oct 2011 152,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front and rear number plates.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 130,004 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 130,000 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 110,059 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 110,059 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 92,827 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 92,018 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 71,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

item stuck on windscreen behind mirror outside max limits of 40mm in swept area.in my opnion does not restrict drivers view

Pass 8 Dec 2006 57,101 miles

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

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 ZKB is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZKB, 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 CK53 ZKB registered?

CK53 ZKB is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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