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BP53 HXX

2003 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,415 mi
Last recorded138,415 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 HXX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 138,415 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

o/s/f suspension/headlamp adjuster sensor? link broken

Fail 21 Nov 2014 138,407 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

o/s/f suspension/headlamp adjuster sensor? link broken

Pass 30 Nov 2013 130,416 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2012 121,003 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 111,461 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre innew tread wearing unevenly

Fail 14 Dec 2011 111,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre innew tread wearing unevenly

Pass 27 Nov 2010 102,067 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2010 102,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 90,404 miles

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

Nearside front jacking block missing.

Nearside front tyre wearing low from inner edge.

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

Slight play in nearside rear drop link balljoint.

Fail 25 Nov 2008 77,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 77,633 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 65,159 miles

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2006 51,194 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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BP53 HXX is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HXX, 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 HXX is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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