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HK03 ATF

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,765 mi
Last recorded105,765 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2007
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 ATF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2007 105,765 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 105,416 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 100,063 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 100,063 miles

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

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

inner front brake pads appear low.

rear indicators starting to fade.

slight wear rear link rods.

washers partly blocked.

Pass 17 May 2006 80,842 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 80,840 miles

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

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

Offside 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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HK03 ATF is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HK03 ATF, 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 HK03 ATF registered?

HK03 ATF is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is HK03 ATF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK03 ATF shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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