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EY03 MVP

2003 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,613 mi
Last recorded157,613 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 MVP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 157,613 miles

Front discs worn

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 25 Apr 2018 152,109 miles

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

Front discs worn thin

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust heat shield loose / insecure

Fail 24 Apr 2018 152,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Front discs worn thin

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust heat shield loose / insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2017 143,601 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear diff leak

Pass 14 Apr 2016 136,683 miles

rear diff leaking

Fail 12 Apr 2016 136,683 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured drop link (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

power steering heavy

rear diff leaking

tracking wear both front tyres

Pass 21 Apr 2015 131,178 miles

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

Oil leak

rear diff leaking

Fail 20 Apr 2015 131,178 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 30 Apr 2014 125,519 miles

rear diff leaking

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2014 125,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 4 May 2013 119,338 miles

n/s/f bottom ball joint slight play

Pass 12 May 2012 110,389 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 101,830 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 95,771 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 95,771 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 90,759 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 82,247 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 82,247 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 64,769 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 64,735 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear anti roll bar links worn

nearside front wiper poor clearing

Pass 22 Feb 2006 46,833 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 MVP is a 2003 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EY03 MVP, 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 MVP is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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