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BP03 JXN

2003 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,001 mi
Last recorded177,001 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 JXN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2022 177,001 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

eml light on

Pass 22 Jan 2021 168,771 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2020 161,573 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 153,696 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 145,339 miles

offside and nearside handbrake low efficiency may require adjustment or repair

Pass 18 Dec 2016 136,717 miles

bad engine oil leaks

offside front bumper damaged

trims fitted to outersills

Fail 16 Dec 2016 136,707 miles

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

bad engine oil leaks

offside front bumper damaged

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 18 Dec 2015 128,103 miles

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

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

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

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

major oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 118,697 miles

heavy engine oil leaks.

movement in rear hubs.

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar drop link.

Fail 14 Dec 2014 118,678 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

heavy oil leak

movement in rear hubs suggest attention

Pass 7 Dec 2013 106,130 miles

heavy engine oil leaks

slight movement rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 11 Dec 2012 96,831 miles

undertrays fitted.

dampness around steering rack.

front bumper damaged

play in o/s/r suspension arm outer bush.

sill covers fitted.

Fail 11 Dec 2012 96,819 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dampness around steering rack

engine and gearbox oil leaks

front bumper damaged

play on offside rear suspention arm outter bush

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2011 86,199 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 75,189 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 75,189 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 65,603 miles

both rear tyres are wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2008 56,540 miles

both rear tyres are wearing slightly on the inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2007 47,415 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 40,885 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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BP03 JXN is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BP03 JXN, 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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BP03 JXN is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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