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AG03 YSF

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,878 mi
Last recorded133,878 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 YSF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 133,878 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 133,878 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 133,548 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside sill is showing signs of corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 118,925 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 118,095 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 117,022 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 115,894 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 115,894 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 112,390 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 108,446 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 103,860 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 98,401 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 82,365 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 82,365 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 61,885 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 51,448 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 51,448 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2007 38,824 miles

1..Pusher fan is noisy

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 32,287 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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AG03 YSF is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AG03 YSF, 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 AG03 YSF registered?

AG03 YSF is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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