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HG53 BZK

2003 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,464 mi
Last recorded103,464 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 BZK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 103,464 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Oct 2016 95,958 miles

NSF headlamp beam image poor

Pass 17 Sep 2015 88,076 miles

Both rear brake hoses perished

Both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 8 Sep 2015 87,865 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear brake hoses perished

Both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2014 78,606 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 69,010 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 69,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 58,968 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 48,306 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 37,711 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 32,729 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

Fail 20 Oct 2008 28,935 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r seat belt is not testable due to a baby seat fitted. advise only.,

Pass 8 Sep 2008 28,204 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 22,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2006 16,741 miles

both front tyres 2mm both worn on inner edges small cuts

both rear tyres 3mm

not able to test o/s/r seat belt because off child seat fitted

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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HG53 BZK is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HG53 BZK, 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 HG53 BZK registered?

HG53 BZK is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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