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GF03 RYT

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,477 mi
Last recorded146,477 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 146,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 146,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 142,691 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 142,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 134,550 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 134,532 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2015 125,958 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 119,270 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 119,270 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 112,246 miles

Oil leak

Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 112,246 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Oil leak

Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 103,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight blue smoke from car on idle and revved

Pass 29 Mar 2011 92,704 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 72,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs inner sides rusty advise

Pass 16 Apr 2008 60,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 51,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 51,662 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 38,347 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 RYT is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF03 RYT registered?

GF03 RYT is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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