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GR03 ECU

2007 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

176,840 mi
Last recorded176,840 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 ECU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 176,840 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 154,894 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 146,363 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 140,405 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 140,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 133,802 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 122,955 miles

osf tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 28 Jul 2017 122,477 miles

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

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

osf tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 10 Aug 2016 105,149 miles

Nearside Rear RIM HAS BEEN WELDED

Pass 11 Aug 2015 98,161 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 98,161 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 89,086 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2014 89,083 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 79,940 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 79,937 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 71,939 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 60,643 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 45,981 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 45,980 miles

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

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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GR03 ECU is a 2007 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2007 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 103,419 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 GR03 ECU, 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 19 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GR03 ECU registered?

GR03 ECU is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 10 August 2007.

Is GR03 ECU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR03 ECU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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