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BX53 EFM

2003 BMW 530

Gold Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

207,639 mi
Last recorded207,639 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 EFM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 207,639 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine and under vehicle covers prevent a full inspection of some components

Pass 9 Sep 2019 203,111 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both the lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2019 203,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both the lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2018 197,198 miles

Rear light cracking on both rear brake hoses

engine shields obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2017 192,001 miles

Engine shields obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2016 189,893 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside & Offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted

Engine covers fitted, obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 189,368 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2015 189,368 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 183,709 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 177,279 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 170,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2011 166,378 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 18,395 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 16,098 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 126,355 miles

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

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

chip in section B of windscreen

n/s front tyre starting to wear low on edges

Fail 13 Nov 2007 126,349 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

chip in section B of windscreen

n/s front tyre starting to wear low on edges

Pass 20 Nov 2006 97,633 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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BX53 EFM is a 2003 BMW 530 in Gold with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BX53 EFM, 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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BX53 EFM is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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