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DE53 DHF

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

186,786 mi
Last recorded186,786 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 DHF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 186,786 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 188,576 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 187,017 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2023 190,465 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 188,786 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 187,019 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 189,462 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jul 2018 180,300 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 172,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 161,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 160,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre tread cracking

Fail 7 Apr 2015 160,467 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f tyre tread cracking

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 157,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

brake pipes greased

n/s/f tyre tread starting to crack

wipers smeary

Fail 10 Mar 2014 157,077 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

brake pipes greased

n/s/f tyre tread starting to crack

wipers smeary

Pass 6 Mar 2013 151,972 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 144,686 miles

S R S warning light on

Pass 7 Mar 2011 138,495 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 132,331 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 124,160 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 113,321 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 110,454 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 110,347 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 78,071 miles

slight play in the rear and front suspension bushs

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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DE53 DHF is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DE53 DHF, 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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What year was DE53 DHF registered?

DE53 DHF is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is DE53 DHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 DHF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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