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DK53 GGJ

2003 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

187,786 mi
Last recorded187,786 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 GGJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 187,786 miles

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Heavy Underseal

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 19 Sep 2020 179,730 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 170,087 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 170,046 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 156,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 155,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 140,523 miles

n/s head light misty

Fail 19 Sep 2017 140,467 miles

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

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

n/s head light misty

Pass 20 Sep 2016 126,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 111,785 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 101,247 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 101,247 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2013 92,898 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 92,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 81,732 miles

front tyres worn on inside

Pass 18 Jul 2011 68,757 miles

emissions to low to register plastic coverers underside water leak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 58,169 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 58,169 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 48,767 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 41,543 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 36,883 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2006 27,961 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 27,961 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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DK53 GGJ is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DK53 GGJ, 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 DK53 GGJ registered?

DK53 GGJ is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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