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AY53 LVE

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

203,205 mi
Last recorded203,205 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 LVE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 203,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside 235-45-17-97W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Under-trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components.

Fail 8 Jun 2018 203,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside 235-45-17-97W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Under-trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components.

Pass 20 Jun 2017 191,755 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed corroded (7.2.2)

Under-trays & engine covers fitted not obscuring some underside and engine bay components.

Fail 20 Jun 2017 191,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed corroded (7.2.2)

Under-trays & engine covers fitted not obscuring some underside and engine bay components.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 181,095 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2015 172,241 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 163,016 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 163,016 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 154,385 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2013 154,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 146,589 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 135,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs heavly lipped

rear brake discs lipped/corroded pads ok

slight side wall damage to near side inner side wall

slight side wall damage to off side front tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2011 135,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs heavly lipped

rear brake discs lipped/corroded pads ok

slight side wall damage to near side inner side wall

slight side wall damage to off side front tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2010 126,527 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 120,201 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 113,007 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 102,030 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 82,588 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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AY53 LVE is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AY53 LVE, 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 AY53 LVE registered?

AY53 LVE is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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