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A16 YSF

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,285 mi
Last recorded166,285 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 YSF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 166,285 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 166,275 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 151,653 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 151,635 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 140,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2015 140,314 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 126,621 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2013 116,338 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 102,951 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 29 Mar 2011 92,801 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 84,375 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 80,210 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 73,823 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 69,766 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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A16 YSF is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A16 YSF, 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 A16 YSF registered?

A16 YSF is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is A16 YSF safe to buy?

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