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DK03 VMM

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,672 mi
Last recorded187,672 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 VMM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 187,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has under trays fitted covering testable components

Pass 18 Apr 2018 177,070 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

N/S REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO WEAR MARKERS

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S REAR ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK

Fail 8 Mar 2018 176,670 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear brake discs very worn

fuel pipes heavily corroded

nsr tyre close to wear markers

slight play nsr suspension arm bush

Pass 21 Feb 2017 168,072 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 167,837 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 159,235 miles

Parking brake only just met requirements and needs servicing / adjustment

Pass 7 Mar 2015 150,917 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 150,907 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 134,329 miles

Front 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 4 Mar 2013 121,013 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 121,013 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 107,158 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 97,977 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 97,973 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 90,350 miles

front nearside tyre worn on the edges

Pass 11 Feb 2009 82,460 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 70,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 70,027 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 55,933 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 55,933 miles

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

Slight Play In Offside Link Bar

Slight Play In the Steering - Offside

Pass 7 Mar 2006 40,526 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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DK03 VMM is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DK03 VMM, 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 VMM registered?

DK03 VMM is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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