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FL52 UOU

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

243,873 mi
Last recorded243,873 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 UOU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 243,873 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 232,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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))

front brake discs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2018 228,827 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 228,827 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 227,655 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 224,237 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 214,229 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edge

under body floor starting to corrod

Pass 3 Jan 2014 196,193 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 190,582 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 174,309 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 155,129 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 15 Dec 2009 140,484 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 140,127 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

headlamp level control linkage broken on o/s suspension arm

Pass 10 Dec 2008 117,499 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

hand brake has a lot of travel

Pass 14 Dec 2007 99,073 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 80,902 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 59,081 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 59,081 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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FL52 UOU is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FL52 UOU, 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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FL52 UOU is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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