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HK03 ZCZ

2003 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,242 mi
Last recorded144,242 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 ZCZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 144,242 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 136,044 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 136,021 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 131,297 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jan 2023 126,579 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 118,608 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 114,558 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 108,537 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 102,280 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced replace asap (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 90,956 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 90,956 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 85,493 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 85,396 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 81,334 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 75,928 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 71,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offside front tyre low on pressure

Pass 22 Dec 2012 71,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre low on pressure

Pass 9 Dec 2011 66,167 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 60,122 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Nov 2009 55,123 miles

front brake discs worn/corroded

front inner brake pads appear worn

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

rear brake discs worn

rear tyres worn low

wipers worn smeary

Pass 28 Nov 2008 48,058 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 32,624 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 22,707 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)

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 ZCZ is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZCZ, 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 ZCZ registered?

HK03 ZCZ is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is HK03 ZCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK03 ZCZ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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