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HJ03 YBB

2003 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

161,343 mi
Last recorded161,343 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 YBB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 161,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front splash guard missing

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 161,343 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front splash guard missing

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 158,430 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 158,430 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 148,549 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 133,807 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 133,807 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 116,784 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 98,685 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 87,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 80,386 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 69,842 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 656,553 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 60,635 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 53,931 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 48,173 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 37,999 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 29,778 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 20,704 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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HJ03 YBB is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HJ03 YBB, 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 HJ03 YBB registered?

HJ03 YBB is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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