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AD03 XJJ

2003 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,468 mi
Last recorded132,468 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 XJJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2012 132,468 miles

minor oil leak engine

minor oil leak rear axle (differential)

near-side front under-wing plastic trim damaged and slightly insecure

off-side front under-wing plastic trim damaged and slightly insecure

Fail 21 Aug 2012 132,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

minor oil leak engine

minor oil leak rear axle (differential)

near-side front under-wing plastic trim damaged and slightly insecure

off-side front under-wing plastic trim damaged and slightly insecure

Fail 10 Aug 2012 132,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

auto head light adjuster broken

Pass 1 Sep 2011 128,653 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 121,994 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 101,554 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 81,766 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 59,035 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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AD03 XJJ is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XJJ, 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 AD03 XJJ registered?

AD03 XJJ is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is AD03 XJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 XJJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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