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EJ53 YAH

2003 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

98,290 mi
Last recorded98,290 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 YAH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 98,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on back faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 97,303 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 95,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 93,439 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 92,048 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake application uneven

Fail 1 Feb 2019 92,048 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake application uneven

Pass 23 Jan 2018 89,955 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 88,658 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 86,309 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 84,742 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 82,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 82,049 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 9 Jan 2012 80,863 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 77,997 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 75,426 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 71,890 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 68,117 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 26 Nov 2007 66,954 miles

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

excessive fluid leak coming from under engine dirt tray cover.

Pass 27 Nov 2006 59,424 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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EJ53 YAH is a 2003 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 EJ53 YAH, 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 YAH registered?

EJ53 YAH is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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