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KD03 TYB

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

186,724 mi
Last recorded186,724 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 TYB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 186,724 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General corrosion under car!

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear view mirror has damage! Advised replace.

Rear Both tyres wearing on inner edges!

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 186,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall! (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General corrosion under car!

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear view mirror has damage! Advised replace.

Rear Both tyres wearing on inner edges!

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2017 178,139 miles

Central Rear Upper High visability stop lamp has bulbs out

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Starting to rattle! (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge! Advised replace. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Starting to rattle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge! Advised replace. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 168,287 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2016 168,287 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 156,254 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Both front tyre valves perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 27 May 2014 141,485 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2013 135,682 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 135,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 129,519 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2011 120,667 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 108,665 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 96,537 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 82,556 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 66,186 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 54,035 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 54,035 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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KD03 TYB is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 KD03 TYB, 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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KD03 TYB is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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