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KC53 OJF

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

200,111 mi
Last recorded200,111 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 OJF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 200,111 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 200,111 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 183,319 miles

EML illuminated

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

bulb failure light illuminated but all lights are working correctly

front headlights have a slight tint

nearside front & nearside rear tyre walls have shallow cuts

offside front jacking point missing

Fail 24 Jul 2017 183,318 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords damage on inner wall, tread very low 1.8mm (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Bulb failure warning light is illuminated

Engine Management Light is illuminated

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres have shallow cuts to the outer walls

Offside front jacking point pad is missing

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front, lower front arms (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2016 161,620 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 260,103 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 154,599 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 145,929 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 139,499 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 127,607 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 187,230 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 105,677 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 95,521 miles

both front tyres worn on edges require replacement

rear tyres worn to 1.7mm require replacement

Pass 20 Dec 2006 83,669 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 OJF is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OJF, 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 OJF registered?

KC53 OJF is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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