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FX53 VAY

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,008 mi
Last recorded141,008 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 VAY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 141,008 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)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 141,005 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged caliper to metal pipe (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 130,114 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 130,114 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward mounting (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

vehicle has smaller tyres on rear axle compared to front

Pass 27 Feb 2015 118,736 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 116,781 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 116,781 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 114,496 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 105,435 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 105,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 96,729 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 96,729 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 83,872 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 66,358 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 59,801 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 49,952 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 41,518 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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FX53 VAY is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FX53 VAY, 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 FX53 VAY registered?

FX53 VAY is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is FX53 VAY safe to buy?

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