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DU03 VZS

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

253,904 mi
Last recorded253,904 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 253,904 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 247,700 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 236,674 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 219,877 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 203,741 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 195,602 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 187,005 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 160,907 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 160,907 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jun 2008 112,625 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 112,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 76,002 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 76,002 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 35,247 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 35,189 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 34,871 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 34,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 VZS is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DU03 VZS, 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 DU03 VZS registered?

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

Is DU03 VZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU03 VZS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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