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EN53 KKJ

2003 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

210,368 mi
Last recorded210,368 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 KKJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 210,368 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 209,546 miles

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

slight play and knock in steering rack

Pass 21 Dec 2016 206,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 2 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

both headlamp lenses crazed

engine light on dash

propshaft front rubber coupling badly worn

Fail 20 Dec 2016 206,415 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 2 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

both headlamp lenses crazed

engine light on dash

propshaft front rubber coupling badly worn

Fail 22 Nov 2016 206,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front lower arm ball joint and bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing lower arm to hub pin / bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 2 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

both headlamp lenses crazed

engine light on dash

propshaft front rubber coupling badly worn

Pass 14 Nov 2015 194,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear outer cv boots leaking grease

play within steering rack both sides

Pass 19 Nov 2014 183,698 miles

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

movement in propshaft front rubber coupling

Fail 10 Nov 2014 183,695 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

movement in propshaft front rubber coupling

Pass 25 Nov 2013 169,674 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 154,375 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 141,815 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 123,958 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 120,715 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 103,708 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 91,137 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 91,137 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 58,197 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 58,197 miles

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

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

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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EN53 KKJ is a 2003 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EN53 KKJ, 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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EN53 KKJ is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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