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FL03 AJY

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,750 mi
Last recorded92,750 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 AJY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 92,750 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 92,290 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 91,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 91,437 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 91,014 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

covers & shields fitted

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2018 90,050 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 83,497 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 83,497 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 81,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge started to wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 80,032 miles

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

two front tyres inner edges wearing

Pass 13 Mar 2014 78,208 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 74,481 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 71,739 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 68,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 64,004 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 63,990 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 58,251 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 47,750 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 47,740 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 37,943 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 26,428 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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FL03 AJY is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FL03 AJY, 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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FL03 AJY is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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