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BJ53 FRO

2003 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,104 mi
Last recorded153,104 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 FRO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 153,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 141,367 miles

all brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 22 Oct 2020 141,364 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 25 Feb 2019 138,410 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 138,403 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively damaged Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension system inoperative Air suspension not working on nearside (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2018 134,600 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 121,295 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 106,774 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 96,283 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 96,283 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 92,279 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 85,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

bonnet safety catch seized (free off and lubricate)

most brake pipes have varied amounts of corrosion on them

Pass 20 Dec 2011 79,766 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front and rear brake discs corroded slightly

fuel cap seal split/cracking slightly

nearside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2011 75,920 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 75,920 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 70,792 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 62,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 52,709 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear no plate sligfhtly deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2008 52,709 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear no plate sligfhtly deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2006 41,076 miles

rear brake discs corroded but not affecting balance or efficiency

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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BJ53 FRO is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ53 FRO, 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 BJ53 FRO registered?

BJ53 FRO is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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