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KC53 HZF

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,498 mi
Last recorded168,498 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 HZF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 168,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 161,941 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 161,941 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 159,040 miles

nearside rear tyre 1.6mm

offside rear tyre 3mm

rear discs corroded

rear pads worn low

Pass 14 Sep 2017 155,100 miles

both rear tyres worn to 1.6mm

rear discs corroded

rear pads low

slight play in nearside front track rod end

small split in nearside front drop link

small split in nearside front drop link

Pass 30 Dec 2015 149,552 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

both rear rear tyres worn to 3mm

oil leak

rear discs corroded

rear pads getting low

small split in nearside front drop link

Pass 20 Dec 2014 141,218 miles

both rear tyres worn

rear discs corroded

rear pads worn low

Pass 4 Jan 2014 132,637 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm

rear disc corroded

rear pads worn low

Pass 3 Jan 2013 125,104 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 114,507 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 107,742 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 107,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 97,368 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 97,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 87,109 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 87,109 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 77,936 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 77,876 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 56,158 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 HZF is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HZF, 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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KC53 HZF is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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