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BT53 EZN

2003 BMW 530

White Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

193,431 mi
Last recorded193,431 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 EZN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 193,431 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 193,412 miles

Emissions unable to be completed leaking injector (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users injector leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 185,574 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 176,983 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 166,009 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 156,998 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 136,870 miles

Both front tyre valves perished

Pass 2 Feb 2016 134,369 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2015 130,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jan 2015 130,509 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2014 125,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf & osr tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust has a hairline fracture at Y piece

Fail 28 Jan 2014 125,333 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf & osr tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust has a hairline fracture at Y piece

Pass 31 Jan 2013 120,130 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 120,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2011 107,166 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 90,776 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 90,776 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 79,631 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 68,216 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 55,419 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 42,527 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 42,243 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 42,243 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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 EZN is a 2003 BMW 530 in White with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BT53 EZN, 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 EZN registered?

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

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