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E39 GYB

2003 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

93,523 mi
Last recorded93,523 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE39 GYB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 93,523 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 93,028 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 92,521 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rears (5.3.4 (b) (i))

lower sills starting to corrode

Pass 24 Aug 2022 91,413 miles

Front Fog lamps and position lamps flash occasionally when not illuminated.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 91,413 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fog lamps and position lamps flash occasionally when not illuminated.

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 90,741 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 90,459 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH REAR LOWERS... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 88,312 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 88,312 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 86,484 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 86,135 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2016 84,812 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 82,820 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 81,063 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 77,507 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 75,259 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 72,037 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 65,265 miles

f/brake discs deteriaated & pads appear very thin on inside

low park brake reserve

r/brake discs coated in surfaace rust

Pass 2 Jul 2009 58,156 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 58,156 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

A creaking noise is detected from the steering rack on lock to lock, but fully identified.

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 47,168 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 39,801 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 12 Jun 2006 29,890 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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E39 GYB is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol 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 E39 GYB, 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 E39 GYB registered?

E39 GYB is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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