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B11 LVY

2003 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

117,882 mi
Last recorded117,882 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 LVY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 117,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 May 2026 117,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2024 113,011 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 109,606 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 109,603 miles

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2022 105,068 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2021 104,068 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 101,342 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 95,270 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 87,982 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 79,368 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 79,368 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 66,979 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 56,104 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 56,104 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 43,020 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 35,902 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 34,704 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 33,295 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 31,565 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 24,865 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)

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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B11 LVY is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 B11 LVY, 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 B11 LVY registered?

B11 LVY is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is B11 LVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B11 LVY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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