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BM53 OBM

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,704 mi
Last recorded149,704 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM53 OBM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 149,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 143,592 miles

all steel brake pipes are slightly corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2020 143,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2019 136,496 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all steel brake pipes are slightly corroded

both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Fail 28 Feb 2019 136,496 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all steel brake pipes are slightly corroded

both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Pass 20 Mar 2018 127,444 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 127,443 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 127,060 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 124,005 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 119,781 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 119,781 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 114,751 miles

slight play n/s rear suspension lower outer joint

Pass 19 Dec 2011 110,775 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 105,949 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 105,949 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 98,512 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 78,036 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 54,621 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 24,810 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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BM53 OBM is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BM53 OBM, 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 BM53 OBM registered?

BM53 OBM is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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