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HD53 KFK

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,039 mi
Last recorded152,039 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 KFK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 152,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 140,822 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 134,129 miles

nearside and offside rear seat belts slightly frayed

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

slight play in n/s/r suspension arm

steering wheel requires attention

Fail 27 Sep 2016 134,121 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)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

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

nearside and offside rear seat belts slightly frayed

Pass 12 Mar 2015 121,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 109,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 97,186 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 88,107 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 87,829 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 74,341 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 59,752 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 59,752 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 52,746 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 46,317 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 46,266 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 43,667 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 32,845 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 23,826 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 23,826 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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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HD53 KFK is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HD53 KFK, 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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HD53 KFK is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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