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BT53 EZM

2003 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,579 mi
Last recorded172,579 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 EZM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 172,579 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jul 2017 172,470 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 158,432 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 158,300 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 146,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2014 131,952 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 124,348 miles

service light on

Fail 10 Apr 2013 24,902 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 121,044 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 105,804 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 81,395 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 81,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 44,445 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 44,433 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 40,032 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BT53 EZM is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BT53 EZM, 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 BT53 EZM registered?

BT53 EZM is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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