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J12 SDR

2003 BMW 530

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,303 mi
Last recorded158,303 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 SDR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 158,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 May 2017

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 152,759 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 147,203 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 8 Feb 2010 146,122 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 134,947 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 134,947 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2006 125,905 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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J12 SDR is a 2003 BMW 530 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J12 SDR, 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 J12 SDR registered?

J12 SDR is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is J12 SDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J12 SDR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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