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BX53 OBR

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,727 mi
Last recorded127,727 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 OBR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 127,727 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 117,180 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 117,180 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 103,109 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 May 2012 103,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 92,799 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 92,788 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 78,602 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 67,345 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE REAR TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR BARS

Pass 2 May 2008 55,060 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 42,513 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 OBR is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BX53 OBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX53 OBR registered?

BX53 OBR is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is BX53 OBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX53 OBR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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