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J333 LAC

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,094 mi
Last recorded114,094 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 LAC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 114,094 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 103,705 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 87,952 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 75,539 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 66,262 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 66,262 miles

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

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2009 60,445 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 60,445 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 55,145 miles

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 50,142 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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J333 LAC is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J333 LAC, 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 J333 LAC registered?

J333 LAC is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is J333 LAC safe to buy?

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