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AC03 GHG

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

238,832 mi
Last recorded238,832 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 GHG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 238,832 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 238,026 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 238,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 235,615 miles

slight play in off side inner steering rack end

Fail 21 Aug 2017 235,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight play in off side inner steering rack end

Pass 2 Aug 2016 233,327 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 231,604 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 225,645 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 225,487 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 225,487 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 215,768 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 200,092 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on outter edges,

Center and rear exhaust heat shields corroded and loose,

Slight play in nearside front and offside rear anti roll bar links,

Fail 28 Dec 2011 200,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both front tyres heavily worn on outter edges,

Center and rear exhaust heat shields corroded and loose,

Screen chipped in zone A,

Slight play in nearside front and offside rear anti roll bar links,

Pass 6 Jan 2011 179,535 miles

Both front tyres are worn on outer edges,

Chip in windscreen in zone A,

Nearside rear tyre approx 3mm,

Fail 5 Jan 2011 179,535 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both front tyres are worn on outer edges,

Chip in windscreen in zone A,

Nearside rear tyre approx 3mm,

Pass 8 Jan 2010 160,637 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 160,637 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both rear steel brake pipes corroding,

Nearside front tyre worn on outter edge,

Pass 7 Jan 2009 139,915 miles

All brake disk inner faces in poor condition

Brake pad warning light on

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 6 Jan 2009 139,915 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All brake disk inner faces in poor condition

Brake pad warning light on

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Jan 2008 119,848 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 119,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 96,858 miles

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

exhaust downpipe flexi pipe rattles

r/h/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2006 72,646 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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AC03 GHG is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AC03 GHG, 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 AC03 GHG registered?

AC03 GHG is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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