MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,348 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)
Central Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
n/s/r top radius arm ball joint has slight play
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG53 LOJ is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 BG53 LOJ, 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 BG53 LOJ registered?
BG53 LOJ is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 23 October 2003.
Is BG53 LOJ safe to buy?
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