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AF53 NBM

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,329 mi
Last recorded210,329 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 NBM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 210,329 miles

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

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 9 Dec 2016 210,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2015 195,648 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2015 195,648 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2014 176,645 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 155,748 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 141,506 miles

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

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

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

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

grease on front to rear brake pipes (poss rusted)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 141,506 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

grease on front to rear brake pipes (poss rusted)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 128,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 117,582 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/f seat belt not tested

Pass 28 Oct 2009 104,026 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 91,379 miles

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

front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2007 79,555 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 79,550 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 77,498 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 59,770 miles

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

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

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 NBM is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AF53 NBM, 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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AF53 NBM is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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