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HV03 ZFR

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

144,541 mi
Last recorded144,541 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 144,541 miles

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

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded FRONT TO REAR ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective REQUIRES GOOD CLEANING (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity CRACKED LENS (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective REQUIRES GOOD CLEANING (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

TOW BAR ELECTRIC BRAKET LOOSE

Pass 12 Oct 2020 144,371 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 137,684 miles

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

exhaust smoking

Pass 3 Apr 2017 131,797 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 131,797 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 123,783 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 123,783 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 117,336 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 109,181 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 101,339 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 93,191 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 92,909 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front discs heavily deteriated

Pass 31 Mar 2011 85,441 miles

pin holes in both exhaust flexi pipes

Pass 26 Mar 2010 83,979 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 74,796 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 73,260 miles

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

o/s/r tyre is bald inner tread 2255516

Pass 17 Apr 2007 72,782 miles

both rear tyres bald on inside edges of tyres

handbrake could do with adjustment

Pass 18 Mar 2006 62,459 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 ZFR is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZFR, 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 ZFR is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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