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BM52 MCM

2003 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

34,734 mi
Last recorded34,734 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM52 MCM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 34,734 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 34,722 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 33,684 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 33,628 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 32,689 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 32,456 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 30,424 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 28,137 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 28,125 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 25,825 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 24,950 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 23,579 miles

Bonnet safety catch (handle under front of bonnet) stiff to release. Advise further investigation/lubrication to keep bonnet safe and secure should main catch fail.

Both front brake discs inner face corroded/pitted

Fast puncture to nearside rear tyre which looks to have been run flat. Advise tyre removed and inspected for damage as no obvious signs when tyre inflated to carry out roller brake test.

Nearside front and offside front tyres both to 2mm on inner and outer raised edges, and both bald on inner and outer shoulders of tread. ADVISE REPLACE BOTH FRONT TYRES

Various small marks/chips to surface of windscreen

Pass 5 Mar 2010 22,911 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

strongly advise both sides front tyres devoid of tread on inner shoulders.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 21,742 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre becoming devoid of pattern on both shoulders.

offside front tyre becoming devoid of pattern on inside shoulder

Pass 1 Mar 2008 19,000 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 16,423 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 13,683 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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BM52 MCM is a 2003 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BM52 MCM, 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 BM52 MCM registered?

BM52 MCM is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 21 February 2003.

Is BM52 MCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM52 MCM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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