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FB53 DYN

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

180,079 mi
Last recorded180,079 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 DYN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 180,079 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2020 180,076 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 116,798 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 169,679 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 161,801 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 159,330 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 155,359 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 155,359 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 146,225 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 146,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 125,713 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 116,077 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 115,958 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 97,774 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 79,716 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 79,716 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 54,654 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 32,989 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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FB53 DYN 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 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FB53 DYN, 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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What year was FB53 DYN registered?

FB53 DYN is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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