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HV03 LLT

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,772 mi
Last recorded135,772 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 LLT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 135,772 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front to rear brake pipes are corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 19 Jun 2018 135,772 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Front to rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front to rear brake pipes are corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 6 Jun 2017 134,010 miles

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Both rear shock absorbers have slight oil residue

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Fuel pipes are corroded

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 130,946 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake pads are starting to get low

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Rears brake hoses are perished

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 4 Jun 2015 122,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are getting low of tread

both rear brake hoses are perished

both rear lower ball joints have slight play

brake pipes corroded

engine misfiring

Fail 4 Jun 2015 122,864 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are getting low of tread

both rear brake hoses are perished

both rear lower ball joints have slight play

brake pipes corroded

engine misfiring

Pass 10 Jun 2014 116,844 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 116,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 108,901 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 108,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 98,778 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 98,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 88,760 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 80,210 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 30 Jun 2009 71,835 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres getting low on tread

front and rear no. plates poor condition

Fail 24 Jun 2009 71,742 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres getting low on tread

front and rear no. plates poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2008 58,252 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 58,252 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2007 48,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

MIDDLE REAR SEAT BELT CLASP MISSING.

Pass 20 Mar 2007 48,056 miles

MIDDLE REAR SEAT BELT CLASP MISSING.

Pass 24 Apr 2006 128,736 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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HV03 LLT is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HV03 LLT, 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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HV03 LLT is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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