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A9 RYA

2003 BMW 530

White Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

223,452 mi
Last recorded223,452 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 RYA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 223,452 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 223,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle too low for roller brake test

Pass 1 Feb 2020 222,884 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 221,908 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 221,897 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f door mirrior loose

Pass 5 Nov 2016 218,072 miles

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

both front shocker dustcover perished

Pass 2 Nov 2015 215,719 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 210,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight fuel leak

Pass 10 Oct 2013 204,112 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 203,023 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaused flexipipe slight blow

Fail 1 Aug 2012 203,023 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaused flexipipe slight blow

Pass 3 May 2011 201,896 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 200,816 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2009 192,903 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 184,382 miles

both rear tyres are on the legal limit

Pass 28 Apr 2007 170,783 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 150,882 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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A9 RYA is a 2003 BMW 530 in White with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 A9 RYA, 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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A9 RYA is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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