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HT03 SSZ

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,254 mi
Last recorded99,254 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 99,254 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 99,254 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2018 98,718 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Front bumper damaged & insecure (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 89,500 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 86,648 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 86,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 83,699 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 78,870 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 78,870 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 72,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 72,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 69,580 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 64,993 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 57,686 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 52,082 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 41,857 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 31,321 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 31,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 SSZ is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SSZ, 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 HT03 SSZ registered?

HT03 SSZ is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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