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8056CNC

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

305,938 mi
Last recorded305,938 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration8056CNC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 305,938 miles

both front tyres 2mm

tyre pressure light on

Fail 20 Dec 2017 305,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres 2mm

Pass 14 Dec 2016 284,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint SWIVELS (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate PRE REGULATION (4.1.D.4)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 284,436 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint SWIVELS (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate PRE REGULATION (4.1.D.4)

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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8056CNC is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 8056CNC, 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 8056CNC registered?

8056CNC is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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