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HY53 YCG

2003 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,653 mi
Last recorded106,653 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 YCG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 106,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer rearmost ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 106,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer rearmost ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 96,850 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 91,860 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 89,609 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 86,882 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

handbrake only just met requirements weak on offside advise further attension

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 83,898 miles

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

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

engine oil on min

Pass 22 Oct 2015 80,235 miles

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

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

oil on min

Pass 22 Oct 2014 75,567 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 71,163 miles

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

engine oil on min

near side front tyre bald on inner edge and worn on outer edge

off side front tyre worn on edges

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2012 65,125 miles

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

engine oil on min

near side rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2011 59,509 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 53,497 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 47,475 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre wearing low inner edge

slight damage to outer side wall of o/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2008 40,704 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 33,960 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Pass 20 Oct 2006 25,840 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 25,746 miles

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

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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HY53 YCG is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 HY53 YCG, 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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HY53 YCG is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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