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GP03 KYW

2003 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,826 mi
Last recorded188,826 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 KYW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 188,826 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 178,321 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 174,187 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 165,350 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 155,401 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 155,317 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front an rear brake discs are lipped corroded and slightly scored.

Pass 4 Jul 2015 14,530 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 141,679 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 135,041 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 134,934 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 129,541 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2012 129,541 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2011 117,770 miles

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

lower effort to offside handbrake

offside track rod end gaiter split

slight play in offside and nearside rear anti roll bar drop links

Fail 31 May 2011 117,605 miles

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

edges of rear brake discs corroded and lipped

offside track rod end gaiter split

slight play in offside and nearside rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 27 May 2010 100,599 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 86,773 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 86,683 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 71,337 miles

front brakes close to balance limits

slight play in offside rear anti-roll drop link

Pass 22 May 2007 59,165 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 51,194 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 51,194 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.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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GP03 KYW is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GP03 KYW, 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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GP03 KYW is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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