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FV53 HLU

2003 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

211,744 mi
Last recorded211,744 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 HLU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 211,744 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 208,210 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 202,343 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 196,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2012 85,862 miles

exhaust blowing from a joint and appears to be blowing near the manifold

n/s/r tyre close to limit and has a nail in

Fail 15 Oct 2012 85,862 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust blowing from a joint and appears to be blowing near the manifold

n/s/r tyre close to limit and has a nail in

Pass 18 Oct 2011 174,780 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both nearside tyre walls slightly scuffed.

full underbody protection fitted.

transmission noisey.

Fail 17 Oct 2011 174,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both nearside tyre walls slightly scuffed.

full underbody protection fitted.

transmission noisey.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 167,715 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 161,136 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 137,016 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 118,252 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 88,051 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 88,051 miles

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

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 HLU is a 2003 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FV53 HLU, 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 FV53 HLU registered?

FV53 HLU is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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