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A12 VGA

2003 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,622 mi
Last recorded118,622 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 VGA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 118,622 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 11 Aug 2015 109,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 109,206 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2014 100,659 miles

Oil leak

condition of front brake discs

Fail 8 Jul 2014 100,613 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

bulb substitution n/s stop lamp

condition of front brake discs

Pass 20 Jun 2013 91,491 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2012 87,632 miles

rear exhaust tailpipe mounting insecure

Fail 25 Oct 2012 87,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

offside front+both rear tyres (sidewall damage)

rear exhaust tailpipe mounting insecure

Fail 15 Aug 2011 76,817 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 76,817 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 65,309 miles

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

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

o/s/f headlamp bracket broken but still secure

Fail 20 Sep 2010 65,309 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

o/s/f headlamp bracket broken but still secure

Pass 19 Sep 2009 56,260 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 49,612 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 49,612 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 47,133 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 37,240 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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A12 VGA is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 A12 VGA, 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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A12 VGA is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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