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DU53 CKJ

2003 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

114,337 mi
Last recorded114,337 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 CKJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 114,337 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jun 2023 101,525 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 90,644 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 79,445 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 76,953 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 71,289 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 61,029 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 53,776 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 44,819 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 44,792 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 36,644 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 28,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 23,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 22,412 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 21,375 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 20,272 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 19,441 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,512 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 17,412 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 15,898 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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DU53 CKJ is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 DU53 CKJ, 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 DU53 CKJ registered?

DU53 CKJ is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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