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DV03 CNN

2003 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

180,230 mi
Last recorded180,230 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 CNN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 180,230 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 162,605 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 162,605 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 149,518 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 149,518 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 134,116 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 134,116 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 121,442 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 105,649 miles

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

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

n/side front disc corroded and lipped

o/side front disc corroded and lipped

Pass 9 Sep 2010 92,108 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 79,181 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 73,605 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 72,651 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 72,646 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 70,236 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 65,789 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 65,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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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DV03 CNN is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DV03 CNN, 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 DV03 CNN registered?

DV03 CNN is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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