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AY53 MJV

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,576 mi
Last recorded166,576 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 166,576 miles

engine covers fitted

front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 161,035 miles

slight blow from exhaust

various floor and sill areas corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 May 2015 155,661 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 149,052 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 149,052 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 134,007 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 117,963 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 105,521 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 105,521 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 96,135 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 96,135 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 83,148 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 70,802 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 57,640 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 42,954 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 MJV is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY53 MJV, 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 MJV registered?

AY53 MJV is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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