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AD03 XMM

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,323 mi
Last recorded130,323 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 XMM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 130,323 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 130,322 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 125,030 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 114,505 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 114,045 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 103,454 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 103,454 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2010 92,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 92,386 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 81,022 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 81,022 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 63,747 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 51,842 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 XMM is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AD03 XMM, 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 XMM is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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