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EJ03 LCX

2003 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

207,996 mi
Last recorded207,996 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 LCX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 207,996 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 207,895 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm ball joint facing up (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2016 187,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 159,212 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 152,371 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 150,155 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 146,223 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 145,538 miles

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)

rear number plate weathered

Pass 5 May 2011 134,644 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 123,250 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 110,100 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 90,411 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 74,864 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge bald

Pass 10 Apr 2006 54,796 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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EJ03 LCX is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EJ03 LCX, 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 EJ03 LCX registered?

EJ03 LCX is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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