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A4 LKG

2003 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

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Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 LKG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40zr18 95w landsail ls588uhp (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 4 Aug 2022

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 3 Aug 2022

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 23 Aug 2021 86,493 miles

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 21 Aug 2021 86,493 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 265 / 35 zr 18 97 w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jul 2020

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 23 Jul 2020

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 / 40 zr 18 95 w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 13 Aug 2019 84,541 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

offside front fog light inoperative

oil leaks

Fail 12 Aug 2019 84,541 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

offside front fog light inoperative

oil leaks

Pass 24 Aug 2018 82,133 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 82,133 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Filler cap seal cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 79,835 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

nail on nearside rear tyre

oil leaks

Pass 2 Aug 2016 77,843 miles

Oil leak

covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2016 77,843 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Oil leak

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 75,741 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 75,741 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 71,550 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre wearing on inner

Pass 2 Aug 2013 68,057 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 63,536 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Aug 2012 63,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2011 58,094 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 53,422 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 53,417 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 50,661 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 46,639 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 42,103 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 41,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jun 2006 35,449 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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A4 LKG is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A4 LKG, 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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A4 LKG is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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