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EF53 WTM

2003 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,560 mi
Last recorded179,560 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 WTM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 179,560 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear no.plate poor condition

suspect slight leak from p/s pipe to oil cooler

windscreen chipped

Pass 15 Apr 2011 171,318 miles

Oil leak

front tyres starting to wear edges

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2011 171,318 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres starting to wear edges

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2010 167,813 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

front tyres starting to wear edges

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 15 Apr 2010 167,813 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

front tyres starting to wear edges

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Feb 2009 161,974 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 152,241 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 125,736 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 125,736 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

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 WTM is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WTM, 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 EF53 WTM registered?

EF53 WTM is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 20 December 2003.

Is EF53 WTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 WTM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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