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BN03 GZV

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

217,988 mi
Last recorded217,988 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 GZV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 217,988 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Nov 2019 217,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 217,451 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Nov 2018 217,349 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2017 215,548 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 214,385 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 214,385 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 22 Oct 2015 212,698 miles

both rear lower outer bushes showing signs of wear

exhaust front flexi starting to blow

minor crack in offside front lower suspension hub,

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Oct 2014 207,025 miles

front exhaust flexi joint blowing

nearside rear lower arm rear outer bush showing signs of deterioration

rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 18 Oct 2013 199,755 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 188,719 miles

both rear tyres low on inner edges rec new tyres

large crack in screen swept area but not seriously obstructing view

nearside park brake effort low rec brake service

Pass 26 Oct 2011 174,667 miles

play in both front antirollbar drop links

slight play in both inner rack knuckles

small blow from front flexi pipe

Pass 28 Jul 2010 153,570 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 128,507 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 101,617 miles

all tyre treds low on edges 2mm

o/s h/brake noisey

Pass 24 Aug 2007 87,495 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 63,520 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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BN03 GZV 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 82.4%.

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 BN03 GZV, 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 BN03 GZV registered?

BN03 GZV is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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