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FP53 MYC

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

240,305 mi
Last recorded240,305 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 MYC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 240,305 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 240,305 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 374,132 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 224,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 224,311 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2018 213,122 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 196,716 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2016 184,914 miles

parking brake only just met required efficiency, acquires adjustment soon.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 175,668 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2014 160,283 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2014 159,995 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres worn close to tread limit

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 147,168 miles

Rear brake hoses perishing

Fail 10 Jul 2013 147,168 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear brake hoses perishing

Pass 12 Jul 2012 136,766 miles

Nearside front anti-roll bar drop link dust cover deteriorating

Fail 11 Jul 2012 136,760 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside front anti-roll bar drop link dust cover deteriorating

Pass 5 Aug 2011 124,542 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 124,542 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 106,116 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 81,058 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 60,830 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 54,731 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 33,338 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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FP53 MYC is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FP53 MYC, 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 FP53 MYC registered?

FP53 MYC is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is FP53 MYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 MYC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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