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BG03 UTT

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

199,951 mi
Last recorded199,951 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2018 199,951 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 182,888 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 182,888 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 180,724 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 180,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle osr handbrake not pulling up (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 169,030 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 169,030 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 155,406 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 143,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 126,320 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 121,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs deteriorated

Fail 25 Jun 2011 121,473 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2010 114,353 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

rear discs slightly scored

Pass 17 Jun 2009 96,797 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 96,797 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 80,532 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 64,408 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 64,408 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 46,612 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

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 UTT is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 UTT, 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 UTT is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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