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FV53 FLH

2003 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,670 mi
Last recorded145,670 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 FLH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 145,670 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 145,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 131,433 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 124,273 miles

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

n/s parking brake requires attention

Fail 23 May 2012 124,273 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s parking brake requires attention

Pass 2 Aug 2011 120,784 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 113,697 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 112,381 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 94,118 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 94,013 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 56,239 miles

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

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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FV53 FLH is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 FV53 FLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV53 FLH registered?

FV53 FLH is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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