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AX52 MXH

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

121,279 mi
Last recorded121,279 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 MXH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 121,279 miles

Front Exhaust flex pipe in poor condition

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower MUD GUARD MISSING

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe and suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2026 121,280 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flex pipe in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant level on minimum

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower MUD GUARD MISSING

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 118,299 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 118,284 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Obd port not working\probe not reading (8.2.2.2 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear differential slightly leaking oil

Rear subframe and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2024 110,689 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear differential slightly leaking oil

Rear subframe and suspension components slightly corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 110,689 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear differential slightly leaking oil

Rear subframe and suspension components slightly corroded

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 110,595 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavily advised, multiple brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Diff oil leak

Undertrays fitted and hanging off

Various suspension, sub frame and prescribed area components corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2021 107,387 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2021 107,387 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 102,676 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded at floor section ()

Fail 6 Jan 2021 102,668 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded at floor section ()

Pass 20 Dec 2019 99,435 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 99,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 95,766 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 93,732 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 93,649 miles

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

fuel pipe corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2017 92,044 miles

Central Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

srs light was on prior to test

Pass 31 Dec 2015 89,828 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 86,288 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 86,288 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 83,527 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 80,301 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 78,509 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 78,509 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 75,947 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 73,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 67,245 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 58,231 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 46,866 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 46,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 39,688 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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AX52 MXH is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 AX52 MXH, 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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AX52 MXH is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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