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GF03 WMZ

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

179,375 mi
Last recorded179,375 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2022 179,375 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

headlight lenses would benefit from a polish

Pass 28 May 2019 151,132 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 6 Apr 2018 142,303 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 140,011 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 131,004 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 126,443 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 121,990 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 31 Jul 2013 115,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs very corroded

front tyres very low

Pass 26 Jul 2012 110,115 miles

front brake discs corroded inner face

Pass 29 Jul 2011 107,158 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2010 104,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 102,211 miles

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

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)

front tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Jun 2008 96,836 miles

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2007 78,883 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 65,945 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 WMZ is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WMZ, 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 WMZ registered?

GF03 WMZ is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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