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DA53 ZXF

2003 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,711 mi
Last recorded76,711 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 ZXF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 76,711 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2012 76,682 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2011 63,985 miles

Offside bonnet latch does not lock but nearside bonnet latch locks.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 49,309 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 37,289 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 29,659 miles

undertrays fitted

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 23,247 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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DA53 ZXF is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DA53 ZXF, 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 DA53 ZXF registered?

DA53 ZXF is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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