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HX53 AYK

2003 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,745 mi
Last recorded135,745 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 AYK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 135,745 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 122,193 miles

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

cover sills shields

Pass 27 Mar 2014 121,935 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 121,935 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 119,405 miles

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

chunk of serface rubber missing from inner side wall of o/s front tyre but not down to the cords

o/s rear tyre starting to crack on inner side wall

Pass 3 Sep 2011 114,665 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 106,432 miles

damage to outer walls of both rear and nearside front tyre

front tyres worn on edges

undertray damp

Fail 19 Aug 2010 106,432 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

damage to outer walls of both rear and nearside front tyre

front tyres worn on edges

undertray damp

Pass 25 Aug 2009 95,351 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear and offside rear seats

damage to outer wall of nearside front and both rear tyres

rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

trim over offside wiper nut missing

undertrays damp

Pass 12 Sep 2008 84,575 miles

large plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2007 76,264 miles

plastic outer cover sills fitted † †large plastic under trays fitted

tinted windows

warning light on

Pass 5 Sep 2006 63,059 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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HX53 AYK is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HX53 AYK, 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 HX53 AYK registered?

HX53 AYK is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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The MOT history for HX53 AYK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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