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EF03 BKK

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

166,757 mi
Last recorded166,757 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 BKK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 166,757 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 166,752 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x2 (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 157,389 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 146,253 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 146,253 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 138,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 May 2014 138,313 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2013 125,335 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2013 125,335 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2012 107,673 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 107,673 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 May 2011 87,673 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 87,562 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all front sidelights slightly flickering

both front flexi exhausts leaking close to excessive

both rear indicators discoloured close to excessive

rear brake pads low

Pass 19 Sep 2009 56,580 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 56,512 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 48,908 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Aug 2007 39,957 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 32,851 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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EF03 BKK is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EF03 BKK, 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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EF03 BKK is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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