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AY53 NWD

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,290 mi
Last recorded177,290 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 NWD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 177,290 miles

propsharft coupling worn

rear drive sharft gaters worn

Pass 19 Jul 2010 169,679 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 169,679 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 162,450 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 162,450 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 152,811 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 124,438 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 92,515 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 NWD is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NWD, 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 NWD registered?

AY53 NWD is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AY53 NWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 NWD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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