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HK52 JNF

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

244,299 mi
Last recorded244,299 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 JNF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 244,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 244,293 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 238,852 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs slightly worn/corroded on inner face of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner sill area slightly corroded

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 236,692 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear jacking point/outer sill corroded & holed

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Sep 2023 236,641 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear jacking point/outer sill corroded & holed

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Sep 2022 232,780 miles

Both rear jacking points corroded

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 2 Sep 2021 226,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Parking brake efficiency just met requirements

Pass 18 Sep 2020 223,761 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 219,410 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

Pass 7 Sep 2018 211,244 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 204,585 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 198,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 192,505 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 192,505 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 189,471 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 184,962 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in offside rear tyre inner wall close to exposing inner cords

front brake discs slightly worn and starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside front brake hose chafed close to limit

sill covers fitted

slight wear in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 29 Aug 2012 171,219 miles

head lamp washers not working

o/s/f headlamp adjuster broken off lower suspension arm

Fail 29 Aug 2012 171,219 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

head lamp washers not working

o/s/f headlamp adjuster broken off lower suspension arm

Pass 23 Mar 2012 161,839 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2011 142,246 miles

sill covers fitted

wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 31 Mar 2011 142,240 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

sill covers fitted

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2010 130,467 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 130,366 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 117,089 miles

front number plate deteriorated near to limit

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside front wheel slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing badly on edges and starting to perish

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and getting low

parking brake performance slightly low offside

Fail 28 Mar 2008 105,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brakes slightly out of balance

nearside front brake disc starting to corrode

parking brake performance slightly low offside

Pass 28 Mar 2008 105,900 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

nearside front brake disc starting to corrode

parking brake performance slightly low offside

Pass 9 Jan 2007 91,849 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 72,983 miles

handbrake performance slightly low

rear number plate discoloured near to limit

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2006 72,981 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake performance slightly low

rear number plate discoloured near to limit

sill covers 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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HK52 JNF is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 HK52 JNF, 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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HK52 JNF is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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