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DK52 UUG

2003 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,667 mi
Last recorded155,667 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 UUG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 155,667 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 152,083 miles

Front Coil spring corroded ns & os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear both ns & os rear sills are lightly corroded

Rear both rear arches slightly corroded

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

fuel cap sealing device perishing/cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2024 149,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 149,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 148,505 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 148,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 144,131 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 144,025 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 137,781 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 137,706 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

x2 small chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Jun 2019 118,193 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 118,095 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 109,558 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 109,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 99,416 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 88,001 miles

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

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

undershields fitted not allowing a full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 16 Jun 2015 75,289 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 75,289 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 70,782 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 70,782 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Jun 2013 68,258 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 68,256 miles

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

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

N/S/F tyre cracked

O/S/F tyre cracked

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

Pass 29 May 2012 65,727 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2011 62,140 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 60,275 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 56,411 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 51,455 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 47,135 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 41,753 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 41,738 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Stone chip off side lower corner of windscreen

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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DK52 UUG is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DK52 UUG, 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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DK52 UUG is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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