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FX03 OJB

2003 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,135 mi
Last recorded151,135 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 OJB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 151,135 miles

Front near side and off side corrosion to sill

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 149,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad's look low? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to inner rear sill's, off side wheel arch, off side and near side outer front sill's

Fail 17 Mar 2021 149,604 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault cleared fault, not on time of test (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad's look low? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to inner rear sill's, off side wheel arch, off side and near side outer front sill's

Pass 19 Mar 2020 146,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to inner rear sill's, off side wheel arch, off side and near side outer front sill's

Pass 9 Apr 2019 140,251 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play arm, limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipe's and front to rear brake pipe's at rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to inner rear sill's, off side wheel arch, off side outer front sill

Pass 5 Apr 2018 136,074 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded close to excessive

both front tyres low on inner edges and wheels distorted

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill / wheel arch

damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 31 Mar 2018 136,016 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front tyre cut on outer side wall

o/s front outer sill panel corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 131,477 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 123,108 miles

Nearside rear brake binding on slightly

Oil leak at front

Pass 4 Dec 2014 108,319 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 108,319 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 92,365 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 88,461 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 88,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 84,252 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 76,077 miles

slight corrosion to metal brake pipes at rear of vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2009 66,112 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 58,880 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 48,725 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 36,448 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)

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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FX03 OJB is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FX03 OJB, 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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FX03 OJB is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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