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HT03 TWY

2003 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

310,117 mi
Last recorded310,117 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 TWY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 310,117 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

drivers side door has accident damage

front registration plate slightly cracked but not likely to be misread

minor chip in zone A but not likely to affect drivers view of the road

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 22 Jul 2016 291,690 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 291,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 281,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake hoses have a very slight twist

damage to o/s/f door

front brake pipes have corrosion

rear brake discs pitted

rear brake pipes have corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2015 281,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake hoses have a very slight twist

damage to o/s/f door

front brake pipes have corrosion

rear brake discs pitted

rear brake pipes have corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2015 281,654 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes ; front brake hoses have subtle twist

Brakes ; front to rear brake pipes corroded above rear subframe , difficult to assess

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes

Brakes ; rear brake discs corroded

Brakes ; rear brake pads worn thin , appear at limit

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Lighting ; o/s headlamp reduced light

Note ; n/s/f jacking block missing

Suspension ; o/s/f anti-roll bar link upper ball joint seal split

Pass 24 Jun 2014 253,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside door mirror slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2014 253,745 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 227,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brakes, backplates slightly insecure

drivers door mirror cracked, but does not affect rear view

fuel pipe slightly corroded

slight noise/vibration during reversing, suspecting engine mounts deteriorated

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2012 199,961 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light stays on in dash

Fail 16 Jul 2012 199,961 miles

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

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

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

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

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

air bag light stays on in dash

Pass 12 Jul 2011 169,973 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 137,748 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 106,788 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 84,118 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 72,855 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 60,232 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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HT03 TWY is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black 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 HT03 TWY, 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 TWY is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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