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EY03 YOV

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,395 mi
Last recorded140,395 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2026 140,395 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 138,535 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 135,587 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside rear ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Feb 2018 131,162 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside rear ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 126,443 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

offside rear brake pipe slightly rusted

Fail 21 Feb 2017 126,443 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

offside rear brake pipe slightly rusted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 121,532 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front inner track rod has play

Fail 24 Feb 2016 121,532 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front inner track rod has play

Pass 12 Feb 2015 113,636 miles

slight exhaust blow front right flexi pipe

Pass 24 Jun 2013 106,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 102,897 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 97,117 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 88,894 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 80,681 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 69,604 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 55,817 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 55,703 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 39,138 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 YOV is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YOV, 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 YOV is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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