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RF03 VOU

2003 BMW 528

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

189,112 mi
Last recorded189,112 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 VOU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 189,112 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 165,416 miles

Nearside Rear nhsr lower arm bush play

Pass 3 Jul 2015 150,391 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 3 Jun 2014 147,697 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 147,691 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 142,313 miles

both front door windows heavily tinted

Pass 11 May 2012 136,515 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 May 2011 130,883 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 127,016 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 127,016 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 111,725 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 111,725 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 97,927 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 89,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 80,718 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 79,543 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the BMW 528?

Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,782
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,791
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,746
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,749
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,592
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RF03 VOU is a 2003 BMW 528 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

The most common reason a BMW 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF03 VOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 528 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RF03 VOU is a 2003 BMW 528, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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