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EY03 MVM

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,049 mi
Last recorded107,049 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 MVM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 107,049 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 107,045 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 104,148 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 100,904 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obstruct view

Pass 25 Jul 2016 97,615 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obstruct view

Pass 15 Jul 2015 94,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 90,300 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 85,647 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 85,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 80,206 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 75,314 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 75,314 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 68,052 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)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 61,770 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 55,111 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 23 Jul 2007 48,705 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 41,280 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 32,456 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 MVM is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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