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F16 DLN

2003 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

132,251 mi
Last recorded132,251 miles
Recorded on1 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 DLN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jan 2026 132,251 miles
Pass 6 May 2024 124,773 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both side front deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 122,244 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jan 2022 122,041 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jan 2021 121,408 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jul 2019 119,150 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 117,531 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 114,410 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 113,138 miles

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

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

offside headlamp aim slightly low.

Pass 6 Jul 2015 111,711 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 111,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 110,619 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 110,619 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 108,245 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 103,950 miles

warning lights on dash

Pass 1 Sep 2011 98,120 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 91,961 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 91,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 87,016 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 87,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 75,445 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 57,154 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 45,132 miles

front brake pads getting low.

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar link.

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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F16 DLN is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 F16 DLN, 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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F16 DLN is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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