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HY53 KDO

2003 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

151,065 mi
Last recorded151,065 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 KDO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 151,065 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 146,806 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 143,896 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 139,383 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 137,033 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 133,580 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 130,747 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 127,547 miles

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)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 127,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 124,326 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 116,571 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 107,828 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 107,525 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 99,661 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

advise both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 5 Jan 2010 89,411 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 77,908 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 66,618 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 51,148 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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HY53 KDO is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HY53 KDO, 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 HY53 KDO registered?

HY53 KDO is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is HY53 KDO safe to buy?

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