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EA53 ETJ

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

81,696 mi
Last recorded81,696 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 ETJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 81,696 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 81,634 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn hub balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel pump fault indicated on dash

tpms fault indicated

transmission fault indicated on dash

Pass 24 Nov 2020 78,946 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 78,946 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 74,402 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 74,402 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 68,240 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 28 Nov 2017 61,678 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 55,570 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 54,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 54,129 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)

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

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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 51,947 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2014 51,947 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 49,182 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2012 45,778 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 45,778 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 42,402 miles

front and rear brake pipes starting to corode

o/s/front inner brake pad appears low

Pass 7 Dec 2010 39,389 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 39,389 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 36,867 miles

brake pads appear low

cut in o/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 1 Dec 2008 34,741 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 28 Nov 2007 32,580 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 32,580 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 28,414 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 27,579 miles

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

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

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

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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EA53 ETJ is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EA53 ETJ, 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 EA53 ETJ registered?

EA53 ETJ is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is EA53 ETJ safe to buy?

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