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BF03 CVT

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

174,494 mi
Last recorded174,494 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 CVT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 174,494 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 164,934 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 155,004 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)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 146,620 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 143,143 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2013 143,105 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 135,097 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 135,036 miles

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

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 118,752 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 118,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 105,460 miles

NOTE.. N/S/R TYRE INNER EDGE CLOSE TO LIMIT..

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2009 93,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are starting to shoulder on the inside edge.

front exhaust section has a slight leak of exhaust gases at flexible sections.

Fail 3 Apr 2009 93,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are starting to shoulder on the inside edge.

front exhaust section has a slight leak of exhaust gases at flexible sections.

Pass 2 May 2008 84,692 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 69,606 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 69,595 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

pad wear indicator lamp on

Pass 3 Mar 2006 53,806 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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BF03 CVT is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BF03 CVT, 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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What year was BF03 CVT registered?

BF03 CVT is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BF03 CVT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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