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HK53 UVU

2003 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

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Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 UVU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025

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))

Pass 28 Nov 2024
Pass 29 Nov 2023 223,705 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022
Fail 28 Nov 2022

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021

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))

Pass 27 Nov 2020
Pass 27 Nov 2019

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))

Pass 27 Nov 2018

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017

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 ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 168,839 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 168,839 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 158,058 miles

Dip beam patterns weak

Engine covers fitted

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges 265/35/18

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2014 147,740 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 139,846 miles

Serious oil leak from engine area

Fail 28 Nov 2013 139,846 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 131,614 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2011 123,720 miles

rear pads getting low

Fail 22 Nov 2011 123,720 miles

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

rear pads getting low

Pass 17 Nov 2010 116,448 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 105,680 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 105,680 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 92,370 miles

N/S/FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Fail 22 Nov 2008 92,370 miles

N/S/FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 81,632 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 81,632 miles

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 54,671 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 54,607 miles

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

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 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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What year was HK53 UVU registered?

HK53 UVU is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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