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HK53 VTP

2003 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,623 mi
Last recorded159,623 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 VTP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 159,623 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

under-chassis / suspension & Brake components corroded.

Pass 13 Mar 2017 194,439 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak on engine

Pass 24 Feb 2016 238,193 miles

lamp indicator on, all lamps checked and working fine

Fail 24 Feb 2016 238,193 miles

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

lamp indicator on, all lamps checked and working fine

Pass 27 Jan 2015 229,337 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 215,348 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 206,674 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pad warning light on but sensors disconnected

tyre puncture warning light on but no puncture found tyres all ok

Pass 9 Dec 2011 195,665 miles

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

brake pad indicator light on but pads fully ok just wear wire faulty

offside front tyre has cut in tread but not exposing cords

Pass 30 Nov 2010 178,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fan belt tensioner noisey

Pass 7 Dec 2009 146,709 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

damp patch rear differential

Fail 5 Dec 2009 146,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

damp patch rear differential

Pass 12 Dec 2008 119,311 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 107,892 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 87,136 miles

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 VTP is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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