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EF03 ZSY

2003 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

118,748 mi
Last recorded118,748 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 ZSY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 118,748 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 113,377 miles

Front exhaust slight leak

Nearside Front headlamp frosty

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp frosty

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 113,377 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front headlamp frosty

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp frosty

Pass 22 May 2017 109,198 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 104,495 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 101,535 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 96,793 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 90,076 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 70,968 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 60,305 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 53,223 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 45,344 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 36,781 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 26,847 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 26,822 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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EF03 ZSY is a 2003 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EF03 ZSY, 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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What year was EF03 ZSY registered?

EF03 ZSY is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is EF03 ZSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF03 ZSY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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