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EF53 WPL

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

343,338 mi
Last recorded343,338 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 WPL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 343,338 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 200,418 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroding.

Nearside Rear tyre inner shoulder badly worn.

Offside Front tyre outer wall damaged.

Offside Rear brake pipe badly corroded, marginal pass, should replace.

Offside Rear lower arm/wishbone type inner pin/bush badly worn should replace.

bothside front brake pipes corroded.

bothside front tyres inner shoulders worn thin.

chip on windscreen within m o t limit.

Pass 24 Jan 2018 194,445 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 184,255 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 176,029 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 176,017 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jan 2015 166,763 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 155,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all four brake pipes at the unions are corroding slightly

nearside front tie rod has slight play

several small chips on the windscreen

Fail 17 Jan 2014 155,138 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all four brake pipes at the unions are corroding slightly

nearside front tie rod has slight play

several small chips on the windscreen

Pass 18 Jan 2013 145,155 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

airbag light on

offdside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

offside front tie rod has slight play

Pass 20 Jan 2012 135,218 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 135,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 121,289 miles

both front tyres worn inside edge

Fail 6 Jan 2010 108,216 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 108,216 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 93,174 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 75,942 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 75,940 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 57,209 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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EF53 WPL is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WPL, 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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EF53 WPL is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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