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Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Both front dip beam patterns weak due to headlamp plastic deteriorating
Engine covers fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)
Fuel cap rubber seal cracking
Slight oil leak engine area
Slight oil leak from rear diff
Slight play offside rear wheel
Under trays fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Both front dip beam patterns weak due to headlamp plastic deteriorating
Engine covers fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)
Fuel cap rubber seal cracking
Rear brake pads getting low
Slight oil leak engine area
Slight oil leak from rear diff
Slight play offside rear wheel
Under trays fitted
Dip beam patterns weak
Engine covers fitted
Rear tyres wearing on inner edges 265/35/18
Under trays fitted
All 4 tyres worn on inner edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear diff has slight leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Serious oil leak from engine area
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Serious oil leak from engine area
Oil leak
rear pads getting low
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear pads getting low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
oil leak from oil filter housing
tracking required
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
N/S/FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
N/S/FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear number plate starting to deteriorate advise replacement
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HK53 UVU is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 UVU, 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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HK53 UVU is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 21 November 2003.
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