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AD03 FYY

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

214,084 mi
Last recorded214,084 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 FYY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 214,084 miles

Central Stop light inoperative.

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 25 May 2016 193,357 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 175,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 159,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

warning lamp on dash

Pass 17 Jun 2013 142,982 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 142,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 128,342 miles

front flexi exhaust pipe blowing

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge + perished on sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

plastic covers fitted

Fail 18 May 2012 128,307 miles

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

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

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

front flexi exhaust pipe blowing

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge + perished on sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

plastic covers fitted

rear brake pads worn on legal limit

Pass 26 May 2011 121,392 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 116,290 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 109,525 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 109,525 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 108,181 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)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2007 100,492 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 100,492 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 98,768 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 80,742 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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AD03 FYY is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AD03 FYY, 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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AD03 FYY is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is AD03 FYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 FYY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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