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EN53 KNK

2003 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,581 mi
Last recorded121,581 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 KNK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 121,581 miles

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

Offside Front headlamp faded

Rear springs corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2021 107,223 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 103,198 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play + splitting and cracking nearside and offside suspension front arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 96,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 90,789 miles

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

Nearside and Offside front tyres splitting/cracking slightly between tread blocks

Nearside and Offside front tyres wearing slightly on both edges

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (previously greased) (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play to offside front inner tie rod ball joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front, corroded on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 90,789 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked x2 cracks (4.2.A.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in Nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside and Offside front tyres splitting/cracking slightly between tread blocks

Nearside and Offside front tyres wearing slightly on both edges

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (previously greased) (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play to offside front inner tie rod ball joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front, corroded on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 85,985 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s rear slightly cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front corroded but previously greased (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 85,985 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s o/s front boots split (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s rear slightly cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front corroded but previously greased (3.6.B.2c)

n/s o/s front wiper blades judder/noisy

Pass 16 Feb 2016 80,802 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 76,108 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 699,954 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 62,739 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 54,063 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

fuel cap seal slightly perished

wiper blades becoming worn

Fail 14 Apr 2011 54,063 miles

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

fuel cap seal slightly perished

wiper blades becoming worn

Pass 18 Dec 2009 52,184 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 49,082 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 45,650 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 45,043 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 39,356 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 39,103 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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EN53 KNK is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EN53 KNK, 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 KNK is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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