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KD53 OVV

2003 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,541 mi
Last recorded117,541 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 OVV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 117,541 miles

Offside Rear suspension creaking

Fail 8 Mar 2016 117,531 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear suspension creaking

Pass 13 Mar 2015 93,869 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 77,739 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 77,730 miles

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

front exhaust bracket loose.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 70,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2012 64,117 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 57,327 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 51,583 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 45,506 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 38,961 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 38,942 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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KD53 OVV is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KD53 OVV, 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 KD53 OVV registered?

KD53 OVV is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is KD53 OVV safe to buy?

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