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HD03 YCW

2003 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,821 mi
Last recorded175,821 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 YCW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 175,821 miles

Bodywork damaged

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 173,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 166,434 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 166,298 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 144,674 miles

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

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

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 144,224 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 135,059 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 127,909 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 119,536 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 113,321 miles

front and rear numberplates starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 Apr 2013 113,301 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear brake discs and pads in poor condition

front and rear numberplates starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Apr 2012 103,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front and rear numberplates delaminating

wiperblades struggle to clear windscreen

Pass 4 Apr 2012 103,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear numberplates delaminating

wiperblades struggle to clear windscreen

Pass 18 Apr 2011 92,969 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 92,949 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

STRONG ADVISE:Play in offside rear bottom suspension arm bush

front and rear numberplates starting to delaminate

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside rear brake disc in poor condition on inner face

slight exhaust blows from flexible sections of downpipes

slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar link arm

slight play in nearside rear bottom suspension arm bush

small stonechip in windscreen

Pass 30 Mar 2010 81,433 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)

slight play in n/side rear suspension assembly

Pass 16 Apr 2009 69,018 miles

Play in nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar link arms

Pass 30 Apr 2008 59,065 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 48,089 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 35,832 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 YCW is a 2003 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HD03 YCW, 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 HD03 YCW registered?

HD03 YCW is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is HD03 YCW safe to buy?

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