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DY03 NJJ

2003 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

187,488 mi
Last recorded187,488 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 NJJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 187,488 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill,s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 185,773 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 185,773 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 183,012 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 178,862 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 173,886 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 173,886 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 168,273 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 168,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 163,037 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 157,581 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 157,581 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 151,336 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 151,333 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 145,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded.

poor clearing of n/s wiper blade.

Fail 3 Mar 2015 145,443 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded.

poor clearing of n/s wiper blade.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 139,282 miles

both front disc backplates corroded and insecure

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

n/s wiper blade poor clearing

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 131,438 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2013 131,429 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 124,756 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 124,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 118,560 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 118,560 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 94,165 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 78,706 miles

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

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

rear tyres slight wear inner edge

strong advise front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2008 65,866 miles

Both front tyres badily worn on inner edges.

Both rear tyres 2.5mm center,close to legal limit.

Pass 26 Mar 2007 55,777 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 55,753 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 43,776 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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DY03 NJJ is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DY03 NJJ, 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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DY03 NJJ is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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