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HK03 DCF

2003 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

199,841 mi
Last recorded199,841 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 DCF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 199,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded but not excessively

Fail 10 Oct 2018 199,841 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded but not excessively

Pass 12 Oct 2017 194,536 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 188,145 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 188,145 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 181,109 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 173,391 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 166,736 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2012 161,177 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f fog light glass cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2011 155,852 miles

Brake reservoir level is on max and no leaks noticed

Brake warning lamp on dash is on all the time

N/S/F antirollbar link top ball joint cover split

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

O/S/R brake pad sensor is adrift

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 155,851 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Brake reservoir level is on max and no leaks noticed

Brake warning lamp on dash is on all the time

N/S/F antirollbar link top ball joint cover split

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

O/S/R brake pad sensor is adrift

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 150,436 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 143,936 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 127,334 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges of tread

offside front tyre worn on badly inner edge of tread

Pass 25 Oct 2007 108,701 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 76,856 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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HK03 DCF is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HK03 DCF, 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 HK03 DCF registered?

HK03 DCF is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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