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DL03 YKP

2003 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,790 mi
Last recorded112,790 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 YKP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 112,790 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 112,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine management light illuminated

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 108,461 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 108,461 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 104,591 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 98,336 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2014 92,423 miles

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

front inner brake pads low

front to rear brake pipes corroding

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 17 May 2013 82,582 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 82,582 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 82,263 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 68,399 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 68,395 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 55,510 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 55,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 38,509 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2007 32,656 miles

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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DL03 YKP is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DL03 YKP, 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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DL03 YKP is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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