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BD53 WHC

2003 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

166,807 mi
Last recorded166,807 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 WHC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 166,807 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 166,784 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 166,696 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 156,956 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 156,919 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 141,153 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 141,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 123,621 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 123,444 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f headlamp mountings broken

Pass 23 Feb 2009 107,097 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 90,774 miles

very bad oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2006 65,385 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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BD53 WHC is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BD53 WHC, 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 BD53 WHC registered?

BD53 WHC is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is BD53 WHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 WHC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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