MOT Status
ValidMileage
205,306 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near side and off side front under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Slight damage to windscreen
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Off side front under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Plastic sill covers fitted at time of test
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
near side rear jacking point becoming corroded
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Plastic sill covers fitted at time of test
Plastic sill covers fitted at time of test
plastic sill covers fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Road wheel tyre retaining ring not correctly fitted (5.2.2 (b) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front flexi pipes (7.1.2)
fuel pipe slight corrosion (return pipe)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front flexi pipes (7.1.2)
fuel pipe slight corrosion (return pipe)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipes (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipes (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front brake discs slightly corroded
both rear brake discs slightly corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s/front tyre side wall damage
front brake discs inner faces rusting
near side rear tyre inner edge wearing
rear brake discs starting to rust
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EX03 XWP is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 EX03 XWP, 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 EX03 XWP registered?
EX03 XWP is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 10 March 2003.
Is EX03 XWP safe to buy?
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