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BP53 EGU

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

134,124 mi
Last recorded134,124 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 EGU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 134,124 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 133,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 May 2025 133,351 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 130,962 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle , unable to fully inspect all items

Fail 23 Apr 2024 130,957 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

mil lamp on

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle , unable to fully inspect all items

Pass 12 Apr 2023 128,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

headlamp lenses faded

underbody covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 12 Apr 2023 128,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

headlamp lenses faded

underbody covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 31 Mar 2022 127,114 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 127,114 miles

Brake performance not tested burst brake pipe possible during brake roller test (1.2.1 (g))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 126,261 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 126,261 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 125,701 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 123,114 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 123,109 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 120,767 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 120,766 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear and o/s/f pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 120,750 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 120,735 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside 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)

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

both rear tyres getting low tread 3mm

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

nearside parking brake performance low

propshaft rubber worn

under trays obscuring some components

Pass 18 Sep 2015 117,781 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2014 113,893 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 109,199 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 104,115 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 93,668 miles

parking brake performance on limit

Pass 22 Apr 2010 84,290 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 75,096 miles

handbrake performance on limit

Pass 25 Apr 2008 64,999 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 56,510 miles

both fron t tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2006 56,135 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BP53 EGU is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BP53 EGU, 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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BP53 EGU is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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