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GD03 TNK

2003 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

157,549 mi
Last recorded157,549 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 TNK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 157,549 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 149,786 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 149,590 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 145,698 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 145,519 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s & n/s main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (drum stick) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 136,420 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear main to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 126,514 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint aft, STRONG ADVISORY (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint forward STRONG ADVISORY (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front slight noise from hub assembly

Pass 9 May 2017 119,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

all four tyres wearing on the inner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2017 119,064 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

all four tyres wearing on the inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2016 104,135 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside 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)

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2016 104,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

Offside 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)

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 101,996 miles

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

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

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

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

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 3 Jan 2014 98,811 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 98,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 91,463 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 80,014 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 71,043 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 71,043 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Intensive screen wash hose split.

Nearside front antiroll bar gaitor split.

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 63,003 miles

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

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

nearside track rod slight wear

Pass 17 Jan 2009 56,043 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 51,338 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 45,652 miles

front brake pads low

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2006 41,335 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 TNK is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 TNK, 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 TNK is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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