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AY53 NVH

2003 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,177 mi
Last recorded174,177 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 NVH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 174,177 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 174,171 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 160,847 miles

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

all tyres close to limit

Pass 21 Feb 2014 148,174 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 139,255 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 139,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 137,525 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 137,525 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 125,708 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 114,659 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 98,785 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 78,349 miles

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

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)

both head lamps mounting braketts cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2007 58,525 miles

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

both headlamp mounting brakets broken but still secure

Pass 11 Dec 2006 42,381 miles

dust cover missing off o/s/f tyre valve

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 NVH is a 2003 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY53 NVH registered?

AY53 NVH is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 13 December 2003.

Is AY53 NVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 NVH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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