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A1 NKJ

2003 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

179,058 mi
Last recorded179,058 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 NKJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 179,058 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 165,386 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 155,221 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 145,200 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 133,578 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 129,389 miles

Under-tray fitted

Pass 7 May 2019 118,596 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 110,209 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 99,771 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 96,685 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 96,684 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 90,780 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2014 85,753 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 80,255 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 74,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Apr 2012 74,679 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2011 68,931 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 62,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,135 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 45,962 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 40,223 miles

Both front tyres have no tread on inner edges.

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 32,183 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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A1 NKJ is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A1 NKJ, 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 A1 NKJ registered?

A1 NKJ is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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