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GD03 JCY

2003 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,529 mi
Last recorded125,529 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 JCY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 125,529 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 121,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 119,820 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 119,076 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 119,075 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low inside insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front slight play

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

brake discs corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 112,834 miles

corrosion nearside sill

Pass 12 May 2016 101,924 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2016 101,924 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged exposing cord (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 98,083 miles

corrosion on nearside lower outer sill

nearside wiper blade judders

offside front antiroll bar link arm upper gaiter just starting to split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

offside headlamp light output slightly reduced

offside rear outer sidelight inoperative

slight corrosion on inner face of front brake discs

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight oil stains on engine and gearbox

very slight imbalance from front brakes

Fail 4 Apr 2015 98,083 miles

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

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

corrosion on nearside lower outer sill

nearside rear brake disc corroded and scored on outer face

nearside wiper blade judders

offside front antiroll bar link arm upper gaiter just starting to split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

offside headlamp light output slightly reduced

offside rear outer sidelight inoperative

slight corrosion on inner face of front brake discs

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight oil stains on engine and gearbox

very slight imbalance from front brakes

Pass 12 Jan 2012 66,280 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 66,278 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 63,357 miles

Both front discs slightly pitted

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 54,010 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 43,709 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 43,706 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 35,284 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 25,197 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 25,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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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GD03 JCY is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GD03 JCY, 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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GD03 JCY is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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