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K155 DSH

2003 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

130,814 mi
Last recorded130,814 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 DSH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 130,814 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive CRANK SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 130,641 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tpms light on

Pass 18 Jun 2024 127,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 127,378 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tpms light on

Pass 12 Jun 2023 123,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tpms light on

Pass 16 Jun 2022 118,706 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms inner front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 113,884 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 113,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 113,776 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside handbrake performance could be better only just met requirements

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 111,612 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 108,030 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 104,890 miles

front brakes pipes slight corrrosion

front discs worn

head lamps misty

oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2016 99,512 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint trailing arm (marked) (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine under tray covering several testable components

Pass 19 Dec 2015 95,613 miles

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

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

slight play front suspension bushes

Pass 27 Dec 2014 90,085 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 85,344 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 82,961 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 80,857 miles

both rear tyres just legal

Pass 29 Dec 2010 77,410 miles

both rear tyres just legal

Pass 31 Dec 2009 69,505 miles

rear brake pads low

rear tyres treads low

Pass 13 Dec 2008 61,430 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 46,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 1 Dec 2006 35,107 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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K155 DSH 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 K155 DSH, 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 K155 DSH registered?

K155 DSH is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is K155 DSH safe to buy?

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