MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,118 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front brake discs worn
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake discs worn
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
oil level low
unable to check brake pipes at master cylinder
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
oil level low
unable to check brake pipes at master cylinder
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
signs of possible fuel leak under engine
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
signs of possible fuel leak under engine
Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
both rear tyres bald inner shoulde and approaching limit outer edge,
offside front (passenger front) belt slow to return
offside washer jet has no fluid out at time of test
rear brakes slightly out of balance when tested on roller brake tester
rear subframe front buhes perished and splitting
slight play in rear anti roll bar nearside drop link
various small chips in front screen
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
near side front tyre has small cracks on sidewall and small damage on sidewall
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S503 KDY is a 1998 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 135,918 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 S503 KDY, 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 28 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S503 KDY registered?
S503 KDY is a 1998 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S503 KDY safe to buy?
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