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GL52 KTO

2003 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

155,969 mi
Last recorded155,969 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 KTO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 155,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 155,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 152,786 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 152,522 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

Offside Front tyre starting to wear

Offside Rear reg light out

brake pipes starting to corrode

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2020 150,426 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 148,395 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Front droplink has very slight play

raer discs starting to corrode

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight oil leak (engine?)

Pass 15 Nov 2018 145,943 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 143,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Nov 2017 143,826 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 141,045 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 138,493 miles

Nearside Rear runout in road wheel

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 132,200 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 132,200 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All brake discs pitted because the vehicle has been parked for a period of time.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 131,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 127,801 miles

Both front brake disc's slightly pitted, slight wear to offside rack mechanism.

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 127,801 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front brake disc's slightly pitted, slight wear to offside rack mechanism.

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 123,696 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 117,115 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 103,988 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 77,738 miles

front brake pads and discs slightly worn

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2007 58,618 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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GL52 KTO is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GL52 KTO, 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 GL52 KTO registered?

GL52 KTO is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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The MOT history for GL52 KTO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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