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HD03 BYW

2003 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

221,278 mi
Last recorded221,278 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 BYW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 221,278 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 221,270 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split in half (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 211,808 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing very smooth on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing very smooth on inner and outer edges

Fail 3 Jul 2018 211,807 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front joiner to n/s/r brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front joiner to o/s/r brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing very smooth on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing very smooth on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 May 2017 199,953 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 1.6mm on legal limit wearing very smooth on inner and outer edges (recommend replacing ASAP)

Offside Rear tyre 2mm wearing smooth on inner edge

both front to rear brake pipes becoming corroded

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner and outer edges

front brake discs corroded/scored slightly on inner faces

front brake pads very low (recommend replacing ASAP)

Fail 4 May 2017 199,953 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre 1.6mm on legal limit wearing very smooth on inner and outer edges (recommend replacing ASAP)

Offside Rear tyre 2mm wearing smooth on inner edge

both front to rear brake pipes becoming corroded

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner and outer edges

front brake discs corroded/scored slightly on inner faces

front brake pads very low (recommend replacing ASAP)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 185,124 miles

o/s/r tyre 2mm wearing smooth on inner edge

Offside Front anti-roll bar drop link has play in ball joint

both front to rear brake pipes becoming corroded

both front tyres 2mm wearing smooth on inner edges

front exhaust flexes cracked/ in poor condition and slightly blowing

Fail 14 Mar 2016 185,124 miles

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

Offside Front anti-roll bar drop link has play in ball joint

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

both front to rear brake pipes becoming corroded

both front tyres 2mm wearing smooth on inner edges

front exhaust flexes cracked/ in poor condition and slightly blowing

o/s/r tyre 2mm wearing smooth on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2014 171,548 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

n.s front brake hose twisted

o.s anti roll bar end link slightly worn

Fail 4 Aug 2014 171,547 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front anti roll bar end links becoming worn

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

n.s front brake hose twisted

Pass 19 Sep 2013 161,398 miles

both front anti roll bar D bushes have slight play

front brake discs becoming worn/corroded

n.s front anti roll bar end link becoming worn

n.s front lower suspension arm,inner bush slightly worn/unbonded

Fail 6 Sep 2013 161,049 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

both front anti roll bar D bushes have slight play

front brake discs becoming worn/corroded

n.s front anti roll bar end link becoming worn

n.s front lower suspension arm,inner bush slightly worn/unbonded

Pass 27 Jun 2012 140,619 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 130,790 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 123,476 miles

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Pass 1 Jun 2009 106,237 miles

Oil leak

wipers deteriorating

Fail 1 Jun 2009 106,231 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

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

wipers deteriorating

Pass 2 Jun 2008 88,057 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 70,058 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 70,057 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 49,972 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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HD03 BYW is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HD03 BYW, 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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HD03 BYW is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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