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FL53 VZY

2003 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

152,982 mi
Last recorded152,982 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 VZY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 152,982 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2022 152,982 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 151,477 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 150,334 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 150,324 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2018 143,277 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front position lights have blue tinge

Pass 6 Feb 2017 213,911 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 192,248 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 192,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 112,581 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear coil spring, last inch missing.

Fail 20 Dec 2014 112,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear coil spring, last inch missing.

Pass 23 Dec 2013 104,639 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2012 96,291 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 82,784 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 82,784 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 70,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2009 57,489 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 44,629 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 31,750 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 14,676 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 13,408 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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FL53 VZY is a 2003 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FL53 VZY, 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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What year was FL53 VZY registered?

FL53 VZY is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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