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DY53 OUC

2003 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,666 mi
Last recorded146,666 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 OUC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 146,666 miles

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2016 135,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush osf front lower arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

os sill cover insecure

rear lamps tinted not excessively

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2016 135,274 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush osf front lower arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

os sill cover insecure

rear lamps tinted not excessively

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 122,260 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDE REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 110,294 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 102,952 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 102,941 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

nearside front tyre slight damage to sidewall

Pass 14 Sep 2012 91,400 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 79,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 79,720 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 54,015 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 51,342 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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DY53 OUC is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY53 OUC, 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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DY53 OUC is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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