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HK53 VGV

2003 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

diff leak

engine light on.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 25,967 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 7 Sep 2009 107,127 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside mirror backing missing

offside washer not working,nearside just covering nearside and offside.

slight oil leak from diff

Pass 7 Sep 2009 107,127 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside mirror backing missing

offside washer not working,nearside just covering nearside and offside.

slight oil leak from diff

Pass 29 Sep 2008 93,503 miles

diff oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2008 93,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

diff oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2007 75,318 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil around differential

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2007 75,318 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake warning light on

heavy wear front brake discs

oil around rear differential

slight diostortion offside front brake

undertrays 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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HK53 VGV is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VGV, 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 HK53 VGV registered?

HK53 VGV is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is HK53 VGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 VGV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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