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FE53 UCJ

2003 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,066 mi
Last recorded116,066 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 UCJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 116,066 miles

damage to car

noise from o/s/f wheel when rotated

Fail 4 Sep 2012 115,897 miles

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

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

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

damage to car

noise from o/s/f wheel when rotated

Pass 22 Aug 2011 99,623 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 83,901 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre on 2/3mm and worn on inner edge

under body trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2009 68,925 miles

slight play in o/s/r bottom suspension bush

stone chips to screen

under body shields fitted

warning light on dash indicating puncture

Pass 26 Aug 2008 54,857 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 27,901 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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FE53 UCJ is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FE53 UCJ, 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 FE53 UCJ registered?

FE53 UCJ is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is FE53 UCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 UCJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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