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DK03 LKZ

2003 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,558 mi
Last recorded154,558 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 LKZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 154,558 miles

Rear jacking points corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2019
Pass 29 Jun 2018 151,711 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 151,711 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 149,720 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 149,720 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 140,874 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 130,300 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 127,831 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 123,549 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 118,167 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 111,324 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 102,217 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 93,839 miles

standing rust on brake discs/ under engine covered by plastic trim/

Pass 24 May 2008 88,046 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 76,574 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

offsidewiper blade smearing screen slighty

over plates fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Mar 2007 76,574 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

offside wiper blade slightly smearing screen

over plates fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Mar 2006 62,456 miles

front new number plate positioned on top of previous number plate

Fail 13 Mar 2006 62,314 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DK03 LKZ is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DK03 LKZ, 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 DK03 LKZ registered?

DK03 LKZ is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for DK03 LKZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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