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KC53 HZD

2003 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

104,352 mi
Last recorded104,352 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 HZD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 104,352 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 101,035 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 98,028 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 96,425 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 96,425 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 94,470 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 87,893 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak from engine

Fail 28 May 2019 87,784 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak from engine

Pass 29 May 2018 83,450 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2018 83,450 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 78,795 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

oil leak from engine

Pass 27 May 2016 73,927 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 21 May 2015 70,060 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 70,060 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 65,041 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 60,258 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 58,681 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 57,589 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 56,246 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 56,264 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres worn to 3 mm

front discs coroded

Pass 15 Sep 2010 54,661 miles

both front brake disc's excessivley coroded

Pass 14 May 2010 54,632 miles

nsf 666 osf 566 nsr 677 osr 767

Pass 4 Jan 2010 52,973 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 47,058 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 36,200 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 23,706 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 23,684 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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KC53 HZD is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 KC53 HZD, 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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What year was KC53 HZD registered?

KC53 HZD is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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