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AY53 NUC

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,764 mi
Last recorded197,764 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 197,764 miles

Engine covers and under trays and component trims fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Small crack in windscreen out side drivers view.

Pass 20 Jul 2017 189,527 miles

EML on

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 171,764 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 171,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 152,640 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 154,219 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 128,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 99,280 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 96,386 miles

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 10 Jan 2012 96,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 26 Jan 2011 91,403 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 91,403 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 84,663 miles

rear tyres advance wear 225/50R17 runflats

Pass 2 Sep 2008 71,760 miles

front brake pads appear low

rear tyres on limits 225/50R17

Pass 11 Sep 2007 58,458 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 58,259 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2006 43,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 43,491 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 NUC 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 66.7%.

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 NUC, 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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AY53 NUC is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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