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D5 OLY

2003 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

111,339 mi
Last recorded111,339 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 OLY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 111,339 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 109,190 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside And Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 106,037 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 104,127 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 101,713 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 100,669 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 99,623 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 97,826 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 95,120 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 92,789 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 92,788 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 89,967 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bothside (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 89,967 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bothside (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 84,240 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 81,682 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 76,493 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 67,858 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2010 61,476 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 37,976 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 23,058 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

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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D5 OLY is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 D5 OLY, 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 D5 OLY registered?

D5 OLY is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is D5 OLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 OLY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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