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A15 XXV

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

91,511 mi
Last recorded91,511 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 XXV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 91,511 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 86,048 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 86,048 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 85,999 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Both front tyres are badly worn inner edges .

Pass 16 Jan 2021 83,204 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 83,204 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 81,143 miles

Exhaust flex pipes are blowing

Removed phone bracket from drivers view of the road .

Fail 11 Jan 2020 81,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flex pipes are blowing

Removed phone bracket from drivers view of the road .

Offside Rear Tyre just legal

Pass 16 Jan 2019 71,648 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2019 71,648 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2018 61,791 miles

Front & rear number plates deteriorated

Slight play in offside rear drop link

Fail 13 Jan 2018 61,790 miles

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

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

Front & rear number plates deteriorated

Front brake discs badly corroded inner face

Slight play in offside rear drop link

Pass 31 Dec 2016 52,173 miles

Front brake discs corroded inner face

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Offside front tyre worn inner & outer edges

Slight play in offside front drop link

Slight play in offside rear drop link

Pass 22 Jan 2016 46,162 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 43,377 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 40,932 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 40,932 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 37,639 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2012 36,961 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 35,327 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2009 33,507 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 30,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 26,848 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 21,660 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 19,384 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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A15 XXV is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 A15 XXV, 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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A15 XXV is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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