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DY52 FON

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

151,476 mi
Last recorded151,476 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 FON
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 151,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 145,991 miles

Cover sills fitted.

Engine cover fitted.

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre (small stonechip) (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted at front.

Pass 4 Jun 2020 142,277 miles

Plastic cover sills fitted.

Plastic engine cover fitted.

Plastic under-trays fitted.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 138,338 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strange noise on rotation check but unable to diagnose

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake wear warning light on dash

Fail 25 Jun 2019 138,325 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strange noise on rotation check but unable to diagnose

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake wear warning light on dash

Pass 20 Jun 2018 134,970 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 134,970 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 132,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 132,765 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear 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 Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 128,661 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 123,863 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 123,862 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 121,702 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 114,995 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 111,335 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 103,945 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 96,231 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 82,632 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 66,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 49,568 miles

n/s rear handbrake low efficiency

Pass 16 Dec 2005 35,120 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 35,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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DY52 FON is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 DY52 FON, 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 DY52 FON registered?

DY52 FON is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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The MOT history for DY52 FON shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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