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HG03 NSV

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,402 mi
Last recorded171,402 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 NSV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 171,402 miles

damage to off side front /off side rear and front grill

fuel lines very rusty

off side front brake hose perished

off side front brake pipe rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2017 168,339 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 162,245 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 157,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2015 157,870 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 145,534 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear bumper damaged

slight ply in o/s/r and n/s/r knuckle joints

Fail 28 Feb 2014 145,534 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear bumper damaged

slight ply in o/s/r and n/s/r knuckle joints

Pass 22 Feb 2013 138,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 138,048 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 123,672 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 123,672 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 109,313 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

front brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces

Pass 1 Feb 2010 92,222 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 92,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 77,782 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs wearing thin if measured may be below minimum thickness (advise they are replaced)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 64,927 miles

advise slight play in nearside and offside rear antirol bar linkage

strongley advise both front brake discs starting to wear thin on inner face

Pass 22 Nov 2006 47,115 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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HG03 NSV is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HG03 NSV, 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 HG03 NSV registered?

HG03 NSV is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 9 April 2003.

Is HG03 NSV safe to buy?

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