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BF53 HDA

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,918 mi
Last recorded117,918 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 HDA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2012 117,918 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 104,223 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 186,584 miles

offside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint gaiter split

slight movement to the new nearside rear bottom arm bush

Fail 19 May 2011 186,569 miles

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

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

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

offside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint gaiter split

Pass 6 Aug 2010 158,223 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 113,023 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 69,556 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2007 32,974 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 28,499 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 27,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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BF53 HDA is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BF53 HDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF53 HDA registered?

BF53 HDA is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is BF53 HDA safe to buy?

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