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KC03 YHH

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

123,443 mi
Last recorded123,443 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 YHH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 123,443 miles

Boot struts weak, not holding boot up.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front flexible links leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 121,134 miles

Boot struts weak

Pass 15 Mar 2024 118,107 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 118,098 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (Moisture inside lens) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure inside bulb section bouncing up and down with engine running (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Engine oil and coolant levels both low and dash showing overdue service.

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

Front Inner brake disks both have corrosion lip on inner faces.

Rear rear registration plate not fully secured

Steering inner tie rod both very dry and rusty where gaiter split

Pass 4 Mar 2023 115,117 miles

Boot struts weak

Front bumper split and damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 112,404 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi both leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 109,749 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER TRACK ARM BUSHES STARTING TO SEPERATE FROM METAL BONDING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened BEARING CAP MISSING AND BEARING DRY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER SOME PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened SOME LIFT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OUTER JOINT BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 109,748 miles

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm THROUGH TO CORDS INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER TRACK ARM BUSHES STARTING TO SEPERATE FROM METAL BONDING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened BEARING CAP MISSING AND BEARING DRY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER SOME PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened SOME LIFT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OUTER JOINT BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 108,346 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 108,346 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 103,215 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 103,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 98,527 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 92,525 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 92,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 86,564 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 81,496 miles

Near side front tyre has cut/ damage to outer side wall close to cords.

Fail 10 Apr 2015 81,496 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Near side front tyre has cut/ damage to outer side wall close to cords.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 76,842 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 70,759 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 63,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front disks and pads wearing low.

Off side front lower bumper damaged.

Off side front tyre worn on very inner edge.

Overdue servive inspaection light on.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 63,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front disks and pads wearing low.

Off side front lower bumper damaged.

Off side front tyre worn on very inner edge.

Overdue servive inspaection light on.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 58,855 miles

Brake pad/ fluid warning light on

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 56,289 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 51,862 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 51,862 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 45,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 42,644 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 33,738 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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KC03 YHH is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YHH, 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 YHH is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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