MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226,908 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flex joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right Wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Center brake light not working
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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KC03 PMU is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 KC03 PMU, 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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KC03 PMU is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 17 March 2003.
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