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DF53 UAV

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,523 mi
Last recorded150,523 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 UAV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 150,523 miles

n/s/f lower arm has play

screen has slight play

Pass 28 Mar 2017 138,186 miles

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear, rear upper outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres worn to limits (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Larger than 40mm but not effecting drivers view (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 138,183 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush front arm (2.5.B.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear, rear upper outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres worn to limits (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Larger than 40mm but not effecting drivers view (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 120,384 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 112,269 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 112,267 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 104,597 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front jackpad missing

undertray slighty insecure

wipers worn

Fail 13 Dec 2013 104,597 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front jackpad missing

undertray slighty insecure

wipers worn

Pass 6 Dec 2012 93,788 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 82,134 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 69,436 miles

Nearside Inner 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)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 58,884 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 48,989 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 48,989 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 45,723 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 43,799 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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DF53 UAV is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF53 UAV, 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 UAV registered?

DF53 UAV is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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