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C4 RWW

2003 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,574 mi
Last recorded103,574 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 RWW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 103,574 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 102,338 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 101,813 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 100,667 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 99,381 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 98,509 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 May 2019 94,527 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 94,527 miles

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 91,937 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 89,328 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 86,653 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 79,527 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 72,217 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 66,335 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 58,167 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 51,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 51,478 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 45,011 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 45,011 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 37,734 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 29,648 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 29,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 21,836 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 16,031 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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C4 RWW is a 2003 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C4 RWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C4 RWW registered?

C4 RWW is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 7 May 2003.

Is C4 RWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 RWW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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