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FY53 KDX

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,525 mi
Last recorded104,525 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 KDX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 104,525 miles

steering rack noisey

Fail 9 Sep 2009 104,523 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

steering rack noisey

Pass 15 Jan 2009 95,127 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 83,452 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 69,241 miles

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

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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FY53 KDX is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 FY53 KDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY53 KDX registered?

FY53 KDX is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is FY53 KDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY53 KDX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY53 KDX have outstanding finance?

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