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EY53 VKP

2003 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

170,100 mi
Last recorded170,100 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 VKP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 170,100 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 170,097 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 145,735 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 130,010 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 114,821 miles

all 4 tyres sidewall worn

Pass 30 Jun 2015 99,099 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 92,253 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 84,340 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 76,832 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 69,688 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 61,242 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 55,379 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 50,941 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 44,853 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 37,256 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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EY53 VKP is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EY53 VKP, 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 EY53 VKP registered?

EY53 VKP is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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