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EK53 BVN

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,200 mi
Last recorded155,200 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 BVN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 155,200 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 155,200 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 147,598 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 147,598 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 139,819 miles

screen damaged but not in the view of the road

Fail 18 Jan 2016 139,819 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking flexy (3.6.A.1)

screen damaged but not in the view of the road

Pass 22 Jan 2015 131,043 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 131,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 122,075 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 122,027 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 112,436 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 104,035 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2011 96,560 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 88,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate weathered

Fail 9 Jan 2010 88,386 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate weathered

Pass 22 Jan 2009 72,852 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 60,824 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f brake and speed sensor wire is insecure and fowling on wheel

Pass 31 May 2007 45,678 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 45,622 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 40,016 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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EK53 BVN is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EK53 BVN, 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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EK53 BVN is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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