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DY53 MMJ

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

289,047 mi
Last recorded289,047 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 MMJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 289,047 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 May 2022 289,047 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2021 134,090 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour front lights show blue and orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 134,090 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour front lights show blue and orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 163,295 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 163,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 160,133 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 160,133 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2018 152,248 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jun 2017 145,788 miles

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

offside brake pipe slightly corroded

run flat lamp on but non runflats fitted

slight movement in lower suspension attachment

Pass 2 Jun 2016 131,406 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 131,406 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 118,029 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 118,029 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2014 108,979 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 108,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 104,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

o/s and n/s front tyres cracking.

Pass 4 Feb 2012 99,689 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2012 99,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 89,884 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 89,884 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 80,344 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 70,431 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 70,431 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 62,907 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 55,243 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 55,212 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 52,256 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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DY53 MMJ is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DY53 MMJ, 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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DY53 MMJ is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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