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DS03 KCY

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,850 mi
Last recorded183,850 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 KCY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 183,850 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear ()

Nearside Front outer sill heavy surface rust

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 180,468 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 180,467 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 177,998 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 176,304 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 170,481 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 156,638 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 142,426 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 133,264 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 133,260 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 121,171 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 121,171 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 108,920 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 108,919 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 96,792 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 96,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 80,947 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 80,947 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 71,986 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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DS03 KCY is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS03 KCY, 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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DS03 KCY is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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