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HV03 WVX

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

205,483 mi
Last recorded205,483 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 WVX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2024 205,483 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear and 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 203,105 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Both rear (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 203,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Both rear (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 194,275 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Front nsf fog light out

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced bumper is broken leaving a gap (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear air bags rubber perished

Rear ruffness when in reverse possible gear problem

Fail 1 Sep 2022 193,725 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both side door indicators white x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Front nsf fog light out

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced bumper is broken leaving a gap (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear air bags rubber perished

Rear ruffness when in reverse possible gear problem

Pass 7 Sep 2021 181,396 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

transmission noisy in reverse gear

Pass 3 Sep 2020 171,140 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 171,098 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipework alongside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point/outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipework to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner shoulder worn to zero/close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipework to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front to rear fuel line corroded

nearside/offside rear tyres due for replacement inner shoulders worn to zero remaining tread worn to 2/3mm

parking brake performance low/poor

Pass 10 Sep 2019 161,472 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 160,928 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipework to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipework adjacent to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipework to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension ride height slightly low

Pass 10 Sep 2018 145,987 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 145,586 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 131,863 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 120,260 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 114,555 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 113,435 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 108,902 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 103,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip windscreen

front tyres perished and limit edges

nearside front bumper damage

Pass 15 Mar 2012 95,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front discs scored

front tyres 2mm edges

nearside rear tyre limit inner edge devoid of tread

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

slight play offside track rod end

Pass 28 Mar 2011 87,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

chip windscreen

front discs worn

offside handbrake reading low

rear pads and discs worn

Pass 12 Mar 2010 77,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front pads and discs near limit(offside inner)

front tyres limit inner edge

offside rear tyre limit inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2009 69,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyre wear edges

rear tyres 2mm inner edge

wipers poor

Pass 27 Mar 2008 60,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Mar 2008 60,663 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 51,151 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 WVX is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WVX, 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 WVX is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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