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AY03 ZKV

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

223,414 mi
Last recorded223,414 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ZKV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 223,414 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint NSR and OSR (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres heavy wear at inner shoulders.

Centre rear stop lamp not working.

Metal fuel,pipes corroded.

NSR and OSR flexi brake hoses perished.

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 223,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint NSR and OSR (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres heavy wear at inner shoulders.

Centre rear stop lamp not working.

Metal fuel,pipes corroded.

NSR and OSR flexi brake hoses perished.

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 214,661 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroded.

NSR and OSR flexi brake hoses perished.

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear inner brake pads low.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 200,797 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 200,797 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 188,457 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 188,457 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm 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 13 Feb 2012 175,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension arm play borderline, repair recommended

Pass 23 Feb 2011 161,686 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front pads getting down. True wear difficult to determine with wheels on though

Pass 25 Feb 2010 144,438 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 144,328 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 124,596 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 101,423 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 80,135 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 62,077 miles

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

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

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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AY03 ZKV is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AY03 ZKV, 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 AY03 ZKV registered?

AY03 ZKV is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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