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EN03 WJE

2003 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,136 mi
Last recorded119,136 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 WJE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 119,136 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Engine light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 119,136 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Engine light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 112,263 miles

Brake pad wear indicator light on

Engine light on

Fail 16 Feb 2017 112,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.00mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake pad wear indicator light on

Engine light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 100,060 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wall cut

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pipes and pump damp (2.3.3b)

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

Rear number plate cracked

brake warning light on

oil leak

sill and under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2016 100,056 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front tyre wall cut

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear number plate cracked

brake warning light on

oil leak

sill and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2015 97,942 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate cracked

sill guards fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2015 97,942 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate cracked

sill guards fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2014 94,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 89,257 miles

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

front and rear number plates slight damage

Fail 31 Jan 2013 89,255 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)

front and rear number plates slight damage

Pass 11 Aug 2012 85,170 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 85,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 82,933 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 78,089 miles

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

Nearside front anti-roll bar link ball joint rubber split.

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 78,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front anti-roll bar link ball joint rubber split.

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 70,412 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 70,412 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

2mm n/s front tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2008 61,079 miles

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

slight cut in o/s rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2007 50,819 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 39,070 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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EN03 WJE is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EN03 WJE, 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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EN03 WJE is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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