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IRZ 5797

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,601 mi
Last recorded160,601 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIRZ 5797
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 160,601 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 145,341 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 136,496 miles

both rear brake hoses slight cracking

Fail 21 Mar 2015 136,490 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

both rear brake hoses slight cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2014 125,706 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

airbag light stays on some times

Pass 9 Nov 2012 111,201 miles

air bag light is on

both rear roadwheels inner rims slight damage

both rear tyres on limit of wear

washers weak

Pass 7 Oct 2011 99,402 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

slight buckle on both rear roadwheels

Pass 9 Nov 2010 86,810 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

o/s/f wheel and n/s/r wheel inner rims damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2010 86,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s door mirror cracked

o/s/f wheel and n/s/r wheel inner rims damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2009 74,478 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s door mirror glass badly cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2008 57,615 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 36,150 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 36,130 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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IRZ 5797 is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver 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 IRZ 5797, 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 IRZ 5797 registered?

IRZ 5797 is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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