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KE53 ZBY

2003 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,366 mi
Last recorded89,366 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 ZBY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 89,366 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Jun 2021 89,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Mar 2020 83,989 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 81,285 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

Fail 30 May 2019 81,285 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 77,339 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 29 Mar 2017 72,377 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak rear axle ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

rear exhaust box hanger broken

Fail 27 Mar 2017 72,377 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)

Offside 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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak rear axle ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

rear exhaust box hanger broken

Pass 22 Mar 2016 66,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevanily on inner edge (feathered)

Oil leak(rear diff)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 66,522 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevanily on inner edge (feathered)

Oil leak(rear diff)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 62,153 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

fuel cap seal deteriorating

rear axle leaking oil

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Mar 2015 62,153 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel cap seal deteriorating

rear axle leaking oil

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Mar 2014 57,150 miles

front tyres cracked and worn towards edges

oil leak around rear diff

Fail 24 Mar 2014 57,126 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres cracked and worn towards edges

oil leak around rear diff

Pass 13 Aug 2013 55,403 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 52,446 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 48,503 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 45,522 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 41,365 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 37,948 miles

both front tyres on 1.6mm on inner and outer edges

slight corrosion around rear subframe front mounting points

Pass 11 Jul 2007 33,768 miles

both front tyres starting to split through treads and both wearing unevenly,treads getting low

Pass 18 Aug 2006 30,204 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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KE53 ZBY is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KE53 ZBY, 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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KE53 ZBY is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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