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EF03 ZVM

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

128,428 mi
Last recorded128,428 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 ZVM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 128,428 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 127,804 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 126,178 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 126,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 125,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play TOP FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play TOP FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 124,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. HANDBRAKE BALANCE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play TOP FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play TOP FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 124,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. HANDBRAKE BALANCE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play TOP FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play TOP FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground PAD WEAR SENSOR (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 122,994 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 122,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Boomarang lateral arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Boomarang lateral arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 121,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 106,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 94,257 miles

Both front tyres perished and cracking, offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2016 89,709 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brakepipe corroded under off side door sill (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth close to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth close to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear seat belts and security not tested as seats folded away.

Pass 8 May 2015 84,699 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/r tyre at 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre at 3mm (225/55R16 95W)

Pass 19 May 2014 80,726 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 75,632 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 73,050 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 70,262 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 70,261 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 67,834 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 62,917 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 54,275 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 36,355 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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EF03 ZVM is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EF03 ZVM, 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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EF03 ZVM is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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