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BG03 GHF

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,059 mi
Last recorded127,059 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 GHF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 127,059 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 123,326 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 120,723 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 120,687 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 120,687 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 120,630 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 120,576 miles

all discs rusting

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 24 Nov 2016 120,576 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

all discs rusting

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 11 Dec 2015 119,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 118,953 miles

rear brake pipes rusting

slight P.A.S leak

Pass 2 Dec 2013 113,491 miles

rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 15 Nov 2012 117,606 miles

PARK BRAKE ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS

Pass 10 Nov 2011 116,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 116,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 114,749 miles

front tyres wearing edges inside worse

Pass 7 Nov 2009 111,681 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 107,963 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 107,963 miles

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

rear discs corroding

Pass 24 Nov 2007 103,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 96,470 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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BG03 GHF is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG03 GHF, 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 BG03 GHF registered?

BG03 GHF is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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