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DA53 GZE

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,603 mi
Last recorded197,603 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 GZE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 197,603 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 185,214 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 184,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 176,626 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 71,675 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 71,675 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 63,580 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 63,580 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 147,120 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on outside edge

Fail 15 Nov 2010 147,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pads low

offside and nearside front tyres worn on outside edge

Pass 4 Dec 2009 118,983 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

airbag light on,tyre pressure light on

covers fitted to vehicle

nearside rear tyre inside tyre wear strong advise

offside front road wheel distortion

offside rear wheel rim distortion advise

offside,nearside rear lower suspension bushes seperating strong advisory

Fail 26 Nov 2009 118,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

covers fitted to vehicle

airbag light on,tyre pressure light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre inside tyre wear strong advise

offside front road wheel distortion

offside rear wheel rim distortion advise

offside,nearside rear lower suspension bushes seperating strong advisory

Pass 20 Nov 2008 90,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 68,282 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 53,920 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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DA53 GZE is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA53 GZE, 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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DA53 GZE is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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