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J10 LCA

2003 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,646 mi
Last recorded172,646 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 LCA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 172,646 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 164,126 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 155,138 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 155,138 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 137,922 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 137,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 90,435 miles

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

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

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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J10 LCA is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J10 LCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J10 LCA registered?

J10 LCA is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is J10 LCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J10 LCA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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