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BT03 CZK

2003 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,012 mi
Last recorded146,012 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 CZK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 146,012 miles

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

both front discs slightly pitted

handbreak warning light showing fault

n/s/f outerwall tyre damage

Pass 25 Jul 2009 139,580 miles

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

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

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

Strongly advise replacement of front brake pads

Fail 20 Jul 2009 139,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Strongly advise replacement of front brake pads

Fail 2 Jul 2009 138,157 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 124,513 miles

N/S & O/S FRONT WINDOWS TINTED

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Jun 2008

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

N/S & O/S FRONT WINDOWS TINTED

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 104,100 miles

note o/side rear tyre close

Pass 15 Jun 2006 77,301 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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BT03 CZK is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BT03 CZK, 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 BT03 CZK registered?

BT03 CZK is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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