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G11 WAR

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

151,526 mi
Last recorded151,526 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG11 WAR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 151,526 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 150,345 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 147,968 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 147,967 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 141,613 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 134,552 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 127,761 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 120,194 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 120,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 113,289 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 113,129 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 104,442 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 95,376 miles

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

advise handbrake adjustment

Fail 9 Oct 2012 95,234 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

advise handbrake adjustment

Pass 12 Oct 2011 88,765 miles

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

advise handbrake adjustment

Fail 12 Oct 2011 88,765 miles

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

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

advise handbrake adjustment

Pass 14 Oct 2010 80,765 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Oct 2010 80,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2009 71,271 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 62,942 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 62,942 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 54,666 miles

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 16 Oct 2006 46,077 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 45,485 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 45,485 miles

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

hand brake efficiance low

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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G11 WAR is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 G11 WAR, 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 G11 WAR registered?

G11 WAR is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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