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BT03 ONS

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,467 mi
Last recorded145,467 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 ONS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 145,467 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear hand brake low reading

windscreen washers poor

Pass 22 Feb 2018 143,908 miles

Horn - Poor

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

Nearside Rear Hand brake - noises

Pass 8 Mar 2017 140,630 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 140,630 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 134,599 miles

Different size tyres fitted front to rear

Horn not 100%

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs at next pad change (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 125,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 119,631 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 113,754 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 107,358 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 98,326 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 89,739 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 89,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 70,495 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 56,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 41,098 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 41,098 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ONS is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BT03 ONS, 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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BT03 ONS is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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