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DE53 KYU

2003 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

272,278 mi
Last recorded272,278 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 KYU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 272,278 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 272,223 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror casing damaged

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 269,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 269,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 264,126 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box rubber deteriated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 238,419 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 211,022 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear/back (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Possibly steering arm (inner) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Mirror cover slightly damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear/back (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 176,209 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play track rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 164,173 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 157,558 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 157,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 137,337 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 11 Feb 2017 137,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 128,978 miles

Nearside Rear hub bush has some play

both rear tyre treads getting low

front flexible exhaust joint leaking slightly

rear exhaust silencer pipe bent

scratches to body panels

slight lip front brake discs

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jan 2015 197,419 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake light fail message displayed. all brake lights are working at time of test

front side lights dim

scratchs to body panels

Pass 7 Jan 2014 181,792 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 171,659 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 16 Jan 2012 100,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Wheel alignment

Fail 12 Jan 2012 100,296 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Wheel alignment

Fail 10 Jan 2012 100,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gearbox sump gasket leaking

n/s/r wheel misaligned

o/s/r exhaust rubber not correctly located

Pass 14 Jan 2011 83,096 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 68,066 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 68,066 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2008 55,650 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 55,650 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 44,752 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 35,051 miles

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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DE53 KYU is a 2003 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DE53 KYU, 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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DE53 KYU is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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