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DU03 UDN

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

177,825 mi
Last recorded177,825 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 UDN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 177,825 miles

0/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 154,587 miles

Wiper blades, poor wipe. Front to rear brake pipes, starting to corrode. Both front shocker, strut tops, pushed up, out of shape.

Fail 4 Mar 2013 154,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Wiper blades, poor wipe. Front to rear brake pipes, starting to corrode. Both front shocker, strut tops, pushed up, out of shape.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 133,113 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipesunder car rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2011 114,243 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 114,243 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Wiper blades,poor wipe. Both front suspension, strut tops,pushed up.Front and rear brake discs, corroded.O/S/R brakes sticking.Rear tyres low.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 99,877 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R door difficult to open from the outside

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Prop shaft rubber coupling to gearbox is knocking and worn

Fail 5 Mar 2010 99,877 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R door difficult to open from the outside

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Prop shaft rubber coupling to gearbox is knocking and worn

Pass 5 Mar 2009 91,239 miles

Nearside washer jet insecure.Offside rear, indicator bulb, poor yellow light.Engine oil top up required.Slight leak from exhaust flexi pipes.Poor wipe of wiper blades.Rear brake discs corroded on inner faces.Slight play in both rear anti rollbar link

Pass 6 Mar 2008 82,404 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 82,404 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Near side rear tyre 1.6mm only.

Off side rear tyre 2mm only.

Rear brake pads low, 2mm only.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 73,274 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 73,274 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s rear tyre has cracks in it

o/s rear tyre has cracks in it

Pass 27 Feb 2006 64,427 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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DU03 UDN is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DU03 UDN, 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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DU03 UDN is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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