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EF53 FOD

2003 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

191,482 mi
Last recorded191,482 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 FOD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 191,482 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2022 191,481 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 176,870 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 176,869 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 170,674 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 170,671 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 166,570 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 166,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2018 163,215 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 160,165 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 160,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 155,011 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 155,011 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 153,520 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 153,519 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 150,562 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust mount damaged

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2014 150,252 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust mount damaged

Slight gearbox oil leak

Under trays insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2013 139,478 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 139,478 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 131,984 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 131,984 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 115,178 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 103,075 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil level low

Pass 4 Sep 2008 83,029 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 50,867 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Wipers poor

Fail 23 Oct 2006 50,652 miles

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

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

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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EF53 FOD is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 EF53 FOD, 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 EF53 FOD registered?

EF53 FOD is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is EF53 FOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 FOD shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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