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G8 EVL

2003 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,848 mi
Last recorded108,848 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 EVL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2021 108,848 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 108,848 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 95,655 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 95,526 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 91,289 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 88,216 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

under trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Feb 2015 78,429 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 71,944 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres worn close to leagal limts

rear brake pads wearing tin

rear no plate detearated

Pass 18 Feb 2013 66,329 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 66,186 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has 2 nails

Pass 21 Feb 2012 60,498 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 53,155 miles

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

n/s washer jet aimed slightly low

nail in n/s/f tyre outer tread

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2010 48,089 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 43,417 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 43,417 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn low in centre

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

rear number plate soiled

Pass 19 Feb 2008 39,551 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 30,821 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 25,688 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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G8 EVL is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G8 EVL, 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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G8 EVL is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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