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EY03 YOE

2003 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,975 mi
Last recorded132,975 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 YOE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 132,975 miles

Both rear tyres on legal limit

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 132,975 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both rear tyres on legal limit

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 128,376 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)

Offside front brake pipe to hose corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jan 2018 128,376 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside front brake pipe to hose corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 120,878 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 116,504 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 112,944 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 111,446 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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 3 Jan 2013 107,519 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2012 99,360 miles

front antiroll bar mounting bushes worn

nearside rear antiroll bar linkage play in ball joint

offside front shock absorber weak

oil leak

rear bumper damage

Pass 28 Apr 2011 94,445 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 81,786 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

strong advise both front tyres splitting in areas on inner tyre sidewalls

Pass 29 Apr 2009 76,312 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 70,757 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 70,755 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 58,802 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 58,801 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 27,192 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 27,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 27,044 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 YOE is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YOE, 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 YOE is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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