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GF03 NZG

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

243,440 mi
Last recorded243,440 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 NZG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 243,440 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 243,440 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

Fail 18 May 2021 243,438 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel has slight free play movement.

Offside Rear wheel has slight free play movement.

Pass 21 May 2018 240,650 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 232,894 miles

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

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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 224,836 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 216,182 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2015 215,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 May 2014 206,693 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 206,693 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 195,055 miles

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)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 194,906 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 185,979 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 178,988 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 154,353 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 May 2010 154,353 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 120,808 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 120,808 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jun 2008 92,843 miles

Chip in windscreen, within zone "a" only just below the specified failure size

Pass 11 Jun 2007 60,152 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 35,774 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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GF03 NZG is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NZG, 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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What year was GF03 NZG registered?

GF03 NZG is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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