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FG03 YTB

2003 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

111,426 mi
Last recorded111,426 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 YTB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 111,426 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 107,076 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 101,049 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts and rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 92,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 85,278 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 81,183 miles

handbrake performance just met requirement at 16% both sides are low

Pass 16 Mar 2016 80,368 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 78,181 miles

h/lamp washing poor

Pass 25 Mar 2014 70,797 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 70,797 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

o/s/rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 19 Mar 2013 64,511 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 58,768 miles

front brake discs poor & binding slightly

head lamp washers not working

Fail 22 Mar 2012 58,764 miles

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

front brake discs poor & binding slightly

head lamp washers not working

Pass 8 Mar 2011 54,321 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 51,214 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 47,704 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 43,919 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 35,883 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 32,088 miles

advise rust on edge of front brake discs †also front brake pads low

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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FG03 YTB is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FG03 YTB, 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 FG03 YTB registered?

FG03 YTB is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is FG03 YTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG03 YTB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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