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EY03 MUB

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,138 mi
Last recorded86,138 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 MUB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 86,138 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat ( belt not tested )

nearside front tyre worn low on the outer tread areas

offside front tyre worn low on the outer tread area

rear number plate backing starting to lift

Pass 13 Mar 2012 70,092 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn low on the outer tread areas

Pass 4 Feb 2011 62,828 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 62,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 59,416 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 51,802 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside and outside edges (does not exceed 25% of the tyre)

Offside rear tyre worn on inside and outside edges (wear does not exceed 25% of tyre)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 51,802 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside and outside edges (does not exceed 25% of the tyre)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre worn on inside and outside edges (wear does not exceed 25% of tyre)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 45,196 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 36,220 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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EY03 MUB is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EY03 MUB, 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 EY03 MUB registered?

EY03 MUB is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is EY03 MUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY03 MUB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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