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BF53 FUV

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

191,720 mi
Last recorded191,720 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 FUV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 191,720 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

handbrake efficiency low 16%

headlights poor images

offside and nearside rear flexi hoses perished

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes into rear flexis corroded

offside front link bar dust cover split

offside rear tyre worn

play in rack

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2016 181,944 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 177,915 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 177,895 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 177,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake warning lights on

Pass 31 Mar 2014 173,584 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight leak on offside rear outer driveshaft boot

Fail 28 Mar 2014 173,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight leak on offside rear outer driveshaft boot

Fail 23 Mar 2013 169,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 157,326 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 157,300 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 146,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front and rear discs worn

Fail 15 Mar 2010 133,126 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 133,126 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 122,307 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 116,292 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 94,190 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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BF53 FUV is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF53 FUV, 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 BF53 FUV registered?

BF53 FUV is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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