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AY53 ZRX

2003 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

140,239 mi
Last recorded140,239 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 ZRX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 140,239 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 127,336 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 127,334 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 116,838 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 108,248 miles

ENGINE COVER X NUMBER OF UNDER TRAYS FITTED /

FRONT TYRES ON 2.4MM X CUTTING OUT ON EDGES

Pass 9 Apr 2015 101,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2015 101,332 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 93,695 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 86,372 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 83,112 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 78,360 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroding..all tyres 3-4mm tread..slight play in nsr antiroll bar linkage

Pass 29 Mar 2010 72,038 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 60,900 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 53,263 miles

nsf tyre 2mm inner edge osf tyre 2mm inner edge and nailed in centre nsr tyre 3mm tread osr tyre 2mm tread stickers moved out of blade sweep

Pass 19 Apr 2007 45,826 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 43,938 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 24 Jan 2007 43,908 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 41,297 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 ZRX is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZRX, 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 ZRX registered?

AY53 ZRX is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AY53 ZRX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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