MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,821 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
front and rear numberplates starting to deteriorate
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
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front and rear numberplates delaminating
wiperblades struggle to clear windscreen
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
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
Play in nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar link arms
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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