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B9 RBF

2003 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

186,475 mi
Last recorded186,475 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 RBF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 186,475 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 176,947 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 163,930 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 139,456 miles

Metal Brake Pipes Corroding

Pass 30 Jul 2020 118,839 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 118,820 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 98,012 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 97,967 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 82,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 78,878 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak at sump and rear diff

Pass 16 May 2016 76,614 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 70,289 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 66,063 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 60,435 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 54,187 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 51,850 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 51,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 47,978 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 43,383 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 38,284 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 32,813 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 24,487 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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B9 RBF is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 B9 RBF, 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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B9 RBF is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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