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HT03 GFZ

2003 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,571 mi
Last recorded102,571 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 GFZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 102,571 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 97,298 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 93,356 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 88,381 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 88,381 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017 83,600 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 78,728 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 72,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jun 2015 72,531 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2014 68,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jul 2014 68,533 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 63,330 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 63,191 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 57,486 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 57,486 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 55,875 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 55,875 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 54,159 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 51,340 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 50,571 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 49,989 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight damage o/s outer sill

Pass 10 Jun 2006 38,801 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

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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HT03 GFZ is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HT03 GFZ, 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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HT03 GFZ is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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