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EA03 FWK

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,730 mi
Last recorded173,730 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 FWK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 173,730 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 173,725 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 162,762 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 162,741 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 155,000 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 140,234 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2011 128,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 128,004 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 115,004 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 98,098 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 85,930 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 85,921 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 68,457 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 52,126 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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EA03 FWK is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA03 FWK, 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 EA03 FWK registered?

EA03 FWK is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is EA03 FWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 FWK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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