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HT03 SGZ

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,785 mi
Last recorded143,785 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 SGZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 143,785 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 130,655 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 130,655 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 124,647 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 119,954 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 202,765 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 197,204 miles

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 5 Feb 2009 167,204 miles

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 23 Apr 2008 139,372 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 109,325 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 78,169 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 78,169 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 SGZ is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HT03 SGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HT03 SGZ registered?

HT03 SGZ is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is HT03 SGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT03 SGZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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