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DY53 WUR

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

283,474 mi
Last recorded283,474 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 WUR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2012 283,474 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 270,016 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 270,012 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 154,588 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 28 Sep 2010 154,588 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 30 Sep 2009 212,663 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 119,887 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2007 103,857 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 88,044 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 WUR is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WUR, 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 DY53 WUR registered?

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

Is DY53 WUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 WUR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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