MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
235,975 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
headlight aims blurred
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items
nearside front fog lamp insecure
uneven tread wear to nearside front tyre
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
head lamp lens deteriorated but does not effect beam image
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
head lamp lens deteriorated but does not effect beam image
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
vehicle is not fitted with headlamp cleaning device at time of test
Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing probably under seat ? (5.1.1)
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both headlamp washers inop (1.7.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres 225/55/16. (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both smeary (8.2.2)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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)
underbody trays fitted obscuring some testable items
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge and only just legal(attention soon needed)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front tyres getting worn on edges
offside rear tyre on legal limit and nearside rear tyre close to legal limit(attention very soon needed)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake pads getting worn
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake pads getting worn
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DK53 ELH is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 DK53 ELH, 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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DK53 ELH is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 10 December 2003.
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