MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,816 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
advise oil leak
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front tyre worn uneven and perishing
Offside Front tyre worn uneven
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pads (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front tyre worn uneven and perishing
Offside Front tyre worn uneven
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pads (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake Warning Light ON
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
pastic covers fitted on underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BT53 ZRL is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 ZRL, 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 ZRL registered?
BT53 ZRL is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 15 December 2003.
Is BT53 ZRL safe to buy?
The MOT history for BT53 ZRL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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