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HV53 UDD

2003 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

204,279 mi
Last recorded204,279 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 UDD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 204,279 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

front and rear suspension serves corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2016 192,850 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 180,900 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 170,955 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013
Pass 7 Jun 2012 144,592 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 123,708 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 123,708 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 105,971 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 91,699 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 91,695 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 75,617 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 66,964 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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HV53 UDD is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 HV53 UDD, 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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What year was HV53 UDD registered?

HV53 UDD is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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