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B9 GTH

2003 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,781 mi
Last recorded142,781 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 GTH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 142,781 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Rack end

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 129,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 117,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 104,372 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Offside Wing Mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 104,372 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Offside Wing Mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 91,172 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Cap Rubber Seal Cracking/Perishing

Fail 14 Mar 2022 91,172 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Cap Rubber Seal Cracking/Perishing

Pass 25 Mar 2021 78,093 miles

Fuel Cap Rubber Seal Cracking/Perishing

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Wing Mirror Slightly Loose At Hinge (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 78,093 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Forward Most Arm, Outer B/J (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear Most Arm, Outer B/J Boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Forward Most Arm, Outer B/J (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Cap Rubber Seal Cracking/Perishing

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Wing Mirror Slightly Loose At Hinge (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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B9 GTH is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B9 GTH, 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 B9 GTH registered?

B9 GTH is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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