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COV 600V

2003 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,794 mi
Last recorded94,794 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOV 600V
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 94,794 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 94,793 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 82,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 64,617 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 63,400 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 55,784 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 22 Oct 2009 48,476 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 40,251 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 34,201 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 26,044 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 25,479 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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COV 600V is a 2003 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 COV 600V, 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 COV 600V registered?

COV 600V is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is COV 600V safe to buy?

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