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EA53 HXT

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,697 mi
Last recorded131,697 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 HXT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 131,697 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 121,976 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 114,580 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 114,580 miles

Centre registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Front (6.3.4a)

Centre registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Rear (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 103,614 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 103,586 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 110,100 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 87,701 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 77,601 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 77,563 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 59,968 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 HXT is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HXT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA53 HXT registered?

EA53 HXT is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is EA53 HXT safe to buy?

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