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HF03 ZGG

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

196,785 mi
Last recorded196,785 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 ZGG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 196,785 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

high level brake light not working

osf tyre worn on inner edge

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2016 196,785 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

high level brake light not working

osf tyre worn on inner edge

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2015 181,107 miles

child seat fitted

high level brake light not working

items removed prior to test

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2014 157,505 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 157,503 miles

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 7 Jan 2013 152,930 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 9 Jan 2012 146,592 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 139,096 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 131,608 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2009 121,316 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 112,105 miles

Nearside rear tyre 3.mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 74,207 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 74,207 miles

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

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

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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HF03 ZGG is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 HF03 ZGG, 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 HF03 ZGG registered?

HF03 ZGG is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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