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DF53 UAL

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

185,137 mi
Last recorded185,137 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 UAL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 185,137 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyre treads worn close to wear bars

engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2019 176,200 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing low

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2019 176,200 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing low

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2017 167,148 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 167,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged and offside rear (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 153,364 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 153,352 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 138,029 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 123,394 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 96,181 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 83,131 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 73,473 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 65,940 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 59,293 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 59,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 55,645 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2006 41,037 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 41,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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DF53 UAL is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DF53 UAL, 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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What year was DF53 UAL registered?

DF53 UAL is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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