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J2 VOY

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

344,176 mi
Last recorded344,176 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 VOY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 344,176 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 344,176 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 344,167 miles

Offside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 335,803 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 320,295 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central gearbox leaking atf fluid.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 320,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central gearbox leaking atf fluid.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 300,601 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front advise on repaired chip in windscreen.

Rear Upper Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear subframe bushings have small amount of play. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 300,593 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush all rear sub frame bushings have slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2015 283,286 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 270,377 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 270,377 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 250,070 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 250,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 231,640 miles

slight play both rack ball ends

Fail 12 Oct 2012 231,597 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

slight play in both front steering rack ball ends.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 211,505 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 211,439 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 193,578 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 175,025 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 173,393 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 173,393 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 9 Jan 2008 129,952 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 60,998 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 15 Sep 2006 52,299 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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J2 VOY is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 J2 VOY, 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 J2 VOY registered?

J2 VOY is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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