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GD03 JFU

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,566 mi
Last recorded178,566 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 JFU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 178,566 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 178,565 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 171,847 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight gas leak from flexible joints on front pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 171,847 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight gas leak from flexible joints on front pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 162,621 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 162,609 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 156,187 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 149,167 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 141,958 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 141,667 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 133,328 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 126,451 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 117,376 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 110,057 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 103,055 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 97,691 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing close to minium limit of 1.6mm on inner edge

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 28 Jun 2007 97,691 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre wearing close to minium limit of 1.6mm on inner edge

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 19 Jun 2006 75,363 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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GD03 JFU is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JFU, 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 JFU is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 29 June 2003.

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