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EY03 YPE

2003 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 YPE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 165,782 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 165,782 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 160,882 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 149,521 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 140,839 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 132,394 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 121,995 miles

O/S/F Fog Light Lens Broken

O/S/F Tyre Worn on inside edge

Slight Play in N/S/R Lower Arm

Fail 8 Sep 2009 95,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 95,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2008 69,419 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 57,293 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 52,320 miles

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

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 YPE is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY03 YPE registered?

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

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