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GK53 LFZ

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,693 mi
Last recorded114,693 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 LFZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 114,693 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 114,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 100,979 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 80,213 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 68,775 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 49,924 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 49,924 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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GK53 LFZ is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GK53 LFZ, 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 GK53 LFZ registered?

GK53 LFZ is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is GK53 LFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK53 LFZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GK53 LFZ have outstanding finance?

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