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AF53 ALL

2003 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,147 mi
Last recorded103,147 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ALL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 103,147 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 103,147 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 96,577 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower front arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 90,136 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 90,136 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 86,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 86,110 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 84,314 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2011 83,209 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 83,208 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 74,979 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 74,979 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 61,194 miles

Offside rear brake caliper return clip is missing

Pass 29 Nov 2008 52,809 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 44,087 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 32,524 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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AF53 ALL is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF53 ALL, 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 AF53 ALL registered?

AF53 ALL is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is AF53 ALL safe to buy?

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