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BG03 USX

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

298,024 mi
Last recorded298,024 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 USX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 298,024 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 298,024 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 292,728 miles

Central Rear Rear Axle Slight Oil Leak

Engine Covers & Undertrays / Sill Covers Limiting Inspection

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 292,728 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Rear Axle Slight Oil Leak

Engine Covers & Undertrays / Sill Covers Limiting Inspection

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 287,630 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe in wheel arch rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side indicators (4.4.3 (a))

all 4 winter tyres fitted at time of test

sill covers making inspection difficult

Fail 13 Oct 2021 287,630 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe in wheel arch rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side indicators (4.4.3 (a))

all 4 winter tyres fitted at time of test

sill covers making inspection difficult

Pass 13 Oct 2020 278,009 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 277,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 268,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 268,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid kit fitted to halogen lamp (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid kit fitted to halogen lamp (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 264,709 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 244,411 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 222,320 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)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 221,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 201,395 miles

exhaust poorly secured at rear

Fail 14 Apr 2015 201,393 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 201,370 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side door mirror damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2013 184,184 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 184,184 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2012 168,296 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 162,183 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 151,228 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 144,919 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 134,718 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 113,989 miles

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges advise

Pass 10 Apr 2006 87,263 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 87,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edges advise to replace .

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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BG03 USX is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 BG03 USX, 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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BG03 USX is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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