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BN53 WPZ

2003 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,876 mi
Last recorded177,876 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 WPZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 177,876 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 177,873 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system fluid leak loss of brake pressure (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2022 170,856 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 161,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 161,149 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 152,206 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 143,134 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 143,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 133,377 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 120,049 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 108,030 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 95,907 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2014 81,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 81,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 69,158 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 69,158 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 65,561 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 65,589 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2012 65,561 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)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 60,750 miles

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

near side front anti-roll bar linkage upper balljoint dust cover split

Pass 18 Sep 2010 56,733 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 56,683 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 48,688 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 40,350 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 40,335 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 31,848 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 23,804 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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BN53 WPZ is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN53 WPZ, 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 BN53 WPZ registered?

BN53 WPZ is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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