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DE53 FHA

2003 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,746 mi
Last recorded102,746 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 FHA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 102,746 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 102,746 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 91,746 miles

Front stabiliser bar corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Stabiliser bar corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2019 86,296 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 81,934 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 80,116 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 78,657 miles

o/s front tyre sidewall slight deterioration

Fail 21 May 2014 78,654 miles

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

o/s front tyre sidewall slight deterioration

Pass 29 May 2013 77,700 miles

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

inner n/s tyre marked where coilspring touched when broken

tyre preasure monitor indicates a fault

Fail 23 May 2013 77,689 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 74,988 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 74,869 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 68,625 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 68,336 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 60,003 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 52,547 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 42,877 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 42,877 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 31,562 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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DE53 FHA is a 2003 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 DE53 FHA, 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 FHA registered?

DE53 FHA is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is DE53 FHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 FHA shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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