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HK53 UVM

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,429 mi
Last recorded108,429 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 UVM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 108,429 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 108,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 103,236 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 102,577 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 102,570 miles

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort NS/OS (3.7.B.6a)

NS/Rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 17 Sep 2014 100,377 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 100,377 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 91,466 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 76,877 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 68,437 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 68,437 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 129,542 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2009 115,028 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 98,096 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 98,096 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2007 82,391 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 82,391 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 61,833 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HK53 UVM is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HK53 UVM, 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

How do I check the history of HK53 UVM?

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What year was HK53 UVM registered?

HK53 UVM is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is HK53 UVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 UVM shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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