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EJ52 ONX

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

191,396 mi
Last recorded191,396 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 ONX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 191,396 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 148,023 miles

Oil leak

rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2013 141,378 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2012 134,265 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 124,598 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 118,663 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 107,621 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 107,621 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 89,212 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 65,593 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 28,841 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 28,841 miles

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

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

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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EJ52 ONX is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EJ52 ONX, 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 EJ52 ONX registered?

EJ52 ONX is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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