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EJ53 FSZ

2003 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

116,064 mi
Last recorded116,064 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 FSZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2013 116,064 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

oil leak

tyre pressure light on

Pass 1 Jun 2012 114,565 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 107,857 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 107,857 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 94,373 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 86,229 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 86,228 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 69,454 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 69,454 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 56,631 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 56,631 miles

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

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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EJ53 FSZ is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EJ53 FSZ, 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 EJ53 FSZ registered?

EJ53 FSZ is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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The MOT history for EJ53 FSZ shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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