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HV03 YDN

2003 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,570 mi
Last recorded170,570 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 YDN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 170,570 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 165,067 miles

Front coil spring corroded and rear both sides of car (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 147,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 135,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2013 120,058 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 106,693 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise near side wiper poor

Pass 11 May 2012 106,693 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise near side wiper poor

Pass 9 May 2011 92,891 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

engine oil on min

wipers leaving streaks on screen advise replace asap

Pass 4 May 2010 81,427 miles

Oil leaking from both front thrust arm inner joints - Advise replacement ASAP

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)

Fail 4 May 2010 81,423 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leaking from both front thrust arm inner joints - Advise replacement ASAP

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 28 Apr 2009 69,889 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 69,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R Tyre wearing more on inner edge.

Pass 12 May 2008 56,921 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 49,972 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 May 2007 49,972 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 44,058 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 YDN is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV03 YDN, 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 YDN is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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