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Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Engine oil level below minimum - 1 ltr of oil added
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe area (7.1.2)
smoke seen from exhaust at slow and fast idle
Offside Headlamp aim too low Aim adjuster broken/faulty (1.8)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe area (7.1.2)
smoke seen from exhaust at slow and fast idle
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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EY03 MXW is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 MXW, 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 MXW is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 18 March 2003.
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