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BT53 ZRL

2003 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

207,816 mi
Last recorded207,816 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 ZRL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 207,816 miles

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 ()

Pass 13 Jan 2020 190,748 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advise oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2019 184,225 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 176,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 176,039 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 162,982 miles

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)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 162,891 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 143,185 miles

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 122,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 113,454 miles

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 96,723 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 70,833 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 70,767 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 50,508 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 47,432 miles

pastic covers fitted on underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Oct 2008 44,620 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 37,357 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 30,076 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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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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BT53 ZRL is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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