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A3 SBT

2003 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,174 mi
Last recorded103,174 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 SBT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 103,174 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 103,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 99,890 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 99,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 96,993 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 96,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall split (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush item marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 93,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf wheel bearing noisey

Fail 26 Aug 2014 93,346 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf wheel bearing noisey

Pass 26 Sep 2012 81,531 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 74,004 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 66,011 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 59,980 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 54,718 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 43,590 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 32,341 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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A3 SBT is a 2003 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A3 SBT, 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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A3 SBT is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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