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A4 XWR

2003 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,416 mi
Last recorded98,416 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 XWR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 98,416 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 84,552 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 80,608 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 75,552 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 74,966 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2007 69,007 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 61,615 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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A4 XWR is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 A4 XWR, 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 A4 XWR registered?

A4 XWR is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is A4 XWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 XWR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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