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S503 KDY

1998 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

190,118 mi
Last recorded190,118 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 530135,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS503 KDY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 190,118 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2011 190,118 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 179,014 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 179,014 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 167,282 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

signs of possible fuel leak under engine

Fail 6 Mar 2009 167,282 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 156,553 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 156,545 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 146,615 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 146,605 miles

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.

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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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.

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