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DF03 BKJ

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

268,038 mi
Last recorded268,038 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 BKJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2019 268,038 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

multi chip on screen

o/s/f front fog light broken

Fail 22 May 2019 267,756 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front fog light broken

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 258,730 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 247,726 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 234,020 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 226,057 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 207,052 miles

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 189,636 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 189,636 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 174,562 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 161,604 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 146,507 miles

Front registration plate damaged but still readable

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2009 129,907 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 108,924 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 108,274 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2006 87,750 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake had to applied very hard to work effectivly

o/s front tyre starting to scrub on shoulders

Pass 20 Nov 2006 87,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake had to applied very hard to work effectivly

o/s front tyre starting to scrub on shoulders

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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DF03 BKJ is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey 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 DF03 BKJ, 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 DF03 BKJ registered?

DF03 BKJ is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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