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J1 KWB

2003 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

101,204 mi
Last recorded101,204 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 KWB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2026 101,204 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened anti roll bar drop link mounting bracket cut with a grinder weakening bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 93,189 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 93,187 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2023 83,772 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 83,771 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded near rear subframe where the pipe meets the flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded near rear subframe where the pipe meets the flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

engine under trays soaked with engine oil

Pass 13 Sep 2022 78,210 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2021 75,577 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2020 74,048 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2020 74,048 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2019 73,138 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2018 71,869 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2017 71,141 miles

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2016 69,887 miles

under trays fitted preventing full test of brake and fuel lines

Pass 10 Sep 2015 67,911 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2014 64,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 60,735 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 58,085 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 53,011 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 48,283 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,103 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 37,092 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 29,602 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 22,965 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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J1 KWB is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J1 KWB, 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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J1 KWB is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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