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FY03 KXJ

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

234,074 mi
Last recorded234,074 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 KXJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 234,074 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 225,228 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 225,200 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 225,200 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 216,818 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 216,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 208,902 miles

slight brake judder

Pass 20 Jul 2018 203,039 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 199,965 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

lower sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 189,946 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 189,945 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2015 180,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers fitted

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Fail 26 May 2015 180,342 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers fitted

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2014 172,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 153,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2012 134,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 124,358 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2010 112,401 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 102,555 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 100,356 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 92,757 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 86,497 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 79,625 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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FY03 KXJ is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FY03 KXJ, 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 FY03 KXJ registered?

FY03 KXJ is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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