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CA03 JZJ

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,237 mi
Last recorded137,237 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 JZJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 137,237 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 137,237 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 176,352 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 176,320 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 157,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on centre line of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 157,612 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Jun 2016 157,609 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2015 147,789 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 147,789 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 140,860 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 3 Jun 2013 136,076 miles

all 4 tyres on 3mm

plastic covers fitted to sills

slight play in osr anti roll bar link

Pass 6 Jun 2012 130,480 miles

exhaust front pipe blowing slightly

front tyres low

Pass 3 Jun 2011 122,708 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 116,174 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 108,959 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 98,112 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 82,345 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 65,991 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 65,991 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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CA03 JZJ is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CA03 JZJ, 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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CA03 JZJ is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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