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FC03 MHV

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,056 mi
Last recorded187,056 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 MHV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2017 187,056 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases OS flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack [OS seal] (2.3.3b)

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

Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened running length of vehicle (2.4.D.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded OS front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

NS sill corroded, sill cover fitted preventing full inspection

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

OS sill corroded, sill cover fitted preventing full inspection

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 183,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 183,968 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 179,710 miles

Nearside handbrake reading low recommend handbrake be checked

Pass 14 Oct 2013 173,852 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 173,852 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 161,453 miles

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2011 142,485 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 120,629 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 120,619 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 89,807 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 87,206 miles

both front tyre treads low on edges

Pass 22 May 2007 80,810 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 80,810 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 69,709 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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FC03 MHV is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FC03 MHV, 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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FC03 MHV is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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