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K77 GCL

2003 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

140,488 mi
Last recorded140,488 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK77 GCL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 140,488 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 135,233 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 134,892 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 122,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust joint slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2021 119,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust joining sleeve split

Fail 25 Nov 2021 119,650 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust joining sleeve split

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 118,629 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust joining sleeve deteriorated

Fail 26 Nov 2020 118,629 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust joining sleeve deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2019 116,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 110,475 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 103,698 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 103,698 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 97,143 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 91,690 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust rear joining clamp broken

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2015 91,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40ZR18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40ZR18 (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust rear joining clamp broken

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2014 85,056 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 73,160 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 63,032 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 54,118 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 44,396 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 34,540 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 23,820 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 14,580 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 11,024 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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K77 GCL is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 K77 GCL, 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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K77 GCL is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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