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FX03 TWU

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

240,301 mi
Last recorded240,301 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 TWU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 240,301 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2 ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 233,848 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2 ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 233,848 miles

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

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)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2 ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 223,501 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 223,494 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 216,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 202,576 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 192,924 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 192,867 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 178,284 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 178,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 161,008 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 141,660 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 141,168 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 133,094 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 133,094 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 125,113 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 124,712 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 104,449 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 78,434 miles

near side rear tyre worn to 2mm legal limit 1.6mm

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 TWU is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FX03 TWU, 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 FX03 TWU registered?

FX03 TWU is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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