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A6 AHM

2003 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

63,946 mi
Last recorded63,946 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 AHM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 63,946 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 62,324 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 58,800 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 57,837 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 57,837 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 56,365 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 53,625 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front brake discs are starting to corrode on inner surfaces

handbrake efficiency limit just met advise adjustment

Pass 10 Oct 2017 51,109 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 46,581 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 43,071 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 39,633 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 35,498 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 32,985 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 28,863 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 26,321 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 26,181 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 20,526 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 19,542 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 14,717 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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A6 AHM is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A6 AHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A6 AHM registered?

A6 AHM is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 12 October 2003.

Is A6 AHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 AHM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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