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BT53 PMV

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

253,307 mi
Last recorded253,307 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 PMV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 253,307 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 245,478 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - forward arm - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/damage inside zone A - now at maximum 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 245,477 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes - leading to rear flexi pipe join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s to o/s pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture pipe corroded/leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - forward arm - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/damage inside zone A - now at maximum 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 232,458 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexi join area (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/damage in zone A - mid screen area (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexi join area (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 232,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main lower arm - rearward rose joint/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexi join area (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/damage in zone A - mid screen area (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexi join area (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 224,952 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate stone damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/crack in zone A - now at 10mm diameter - max allowed limit - advise repair/change screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate delaminating (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides upper arm - inner ball joint wear/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 224,952 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward lower arm inner ball joint excess worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate stone damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/crack in zone A - now at 10mm diameter - max allowed limit - advise repair/change screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate delaminating (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides upper arm - inner ball joint wear/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 216,073 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 205,497 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 199,308 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 185,922 miles

tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 1 Dec 2017 168,169 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 168,169 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

all tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 11 Nov 2016 147,058 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 147,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Off side front tyre wearing inner side & perished

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 133,286 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

under trays fitted to car,unable to inspect some conponents

Fail 29 Oct 2015 133,284 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

under trays fitted to car,unable to inspect some conponents

Pass 7 Nov 2014 127,157 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 123,562 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 123,562 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 116,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jan 2013 116,580 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2012 109,524 miles

Both front tyres are wearing low on the inside edge.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 109,524 miles

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

Both front tyres are wearing low on the inside edge.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 102,927 miles

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

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

dsc warring light on

Fail 11 Dec 2009 95,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 95,926 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 76,233 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 63,121 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 52,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 PMV is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 BT53 PMV, 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 PMV registered?

BT53 PMV is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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The MOT history for BT53 PMV shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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