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GF03 CZE

2003 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

171,130 mi
Last recorded171,130 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 CZE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 171,130 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipes corroded at joint and leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear sill rusted at jacking point

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Jan 2019 171,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipes corroded at joint and leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear sill rusted at jacking point

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Nov 2017 161,700 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre to inner edge - BORDERLINE (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose - BORDERLINE (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 161,692 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre to inner edge - BORDERLINE (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose - BORDERLINE (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 151,122 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 151,114 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 143,154 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 135,469 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 124,089 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 119,062 miles

all four rear subframemountings got some cracks,not deteriorated to excess

both front inner wheelrims slightly buckled

some movement in front suspensionarm bushes,not to excess at present

tiny stonechips in zone A of screen

wiperblades smear slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2012 111,206 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges!

rear subframe bushes soft!

Pass 28 Jan 2011 105,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

rear subframe bushes worn!

Fail 27 Jan 2011 104,987 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

rear subframe bushes worn!

Pass 3 Feb 2010 96,105 miles

front brake pads wearing close to warning wire limits

Pass 12 Feb 2009 87,795 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 87,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 31,408 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 31,408 miles

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

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

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

slight wear in both top rear supension arms but not to excess at present

Pass 18 Jun 2007 59,080 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 59,080 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 57,430 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 57,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

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)

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

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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GF03 CZE 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 60.9%.

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 GF03 CZE, 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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GF03 CZE is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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