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FP03 XYC

2003 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,806 mi
Last recorded192,806 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 XYC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 192,806 miles

fuel lines corroded

nearside front sill corroded outside prescribed area

non standard suspension fitted

possible front struts fitted wrong way round no fouling at time of test

Pass 8 Apr 2016 175,631 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

front exhaust pipes blowing

Fail 8 Apr 2016 175,628 miles

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

both rear tyres close to limit

front exhaust pipes blowing

Pass 24 Apr 2015 164,323 miles

nearside rear tyre wear on inner edge of tread area

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

fuel pipes on floor corrorded

offside front outer sill beside jacking point some corrosion

Fail 24 Apr 2015 164,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

fuel pipes on floor corrorded

nearside rear tyre wear on inner edge of tread area

offside front outer sill beside jacking point some corrosion

Pass 1 May 2014 160,525 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion at front of floor under cover

Fail 30 Apr 2014 160,525 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion at front of floor under cover

Pass 3 May 2013 153,088 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 May 2013 153,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside front anti roll bar end link ,ball joint partially siezed

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2012 141,765 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 126,538 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 111,104 miles

handbrake poor

Pass 22 Apr 2009 96,517 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 96,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 81,359 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 68,160 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 54,381 miles

bulkhead drains block up \fuel filler top correded

Fail 2 May 2006 54,381 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

bulkhead drains block up \fuel filler top correded

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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FP03 XYC is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FP03 XYC, 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 FP03 XYC registered?

FP03 XYC is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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