CarVerify

Free Car Check

J333 MSC

2003 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

201,054 mi
Last recorded201,054 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 MSC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 201,054 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 201,045 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 200,638 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 119,756 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 187,334 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 187,331 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 174,191 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 167,858 miles

Bad surface corrosion rear brake pipes

Drivers door mirror glass and cover damaged

Front n/s anti roll bar drop link dust cover poor condition

Oil leak from engine

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Sills and floor areas covered , cannot inspect properly

Fail 11 Nov 2014 167,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Bad surface corrosion rear brake pipes

Drivers door mirror glass and cover damaged

Front n/s anti roll bar drop link dust cover poor condition

Oil leak from engine

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Sills and floor areas covered , cannot inspect properly

Pass 27 Nov 2013 157,741 miles

Movement in front suspension arm bushes underload.

Offside door mirror cap beoken.

Oil leak.

Play in o/s steering rack end.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 22 Oct 2013 157,689 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Movement in front suspension arm bushes underload

Oil leak from engine

Play o/s steering rack end

Sills and floor areas cover by plastic trims , cannot inspect properly

Pass 1 Nov 2012 132,258 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 131,731 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 115,690 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Oct 2011 115,567 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2010 102,543 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 90,453 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 90,453 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 75,723 miles

front brake pads worn 4-5mm

Pass 27 Sep 2007 56,470 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 37,776 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 37,776 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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
Full BMW 530 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J333 MSC is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MSC, 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

How do I check the history of J333 MSC?

You can check the full history of J333 MSC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J333 MSC registered?

J333 MSC is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is J333 MSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J333 MSC shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J333 MSC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J333 MSC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.