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EK53 TVC

2003 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

216,268 mi
Last recorded216,268 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 TVC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 216,268 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 204,301 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 191,417 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 178,575 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 178,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2016 168,162 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 157,008 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 144,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 136,732 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 136,732 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 127,596 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2011 117,186 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 106,898 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 92,871 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 92,871 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 82,052 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 67,689 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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 TVC is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EK53 TVC, 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 EK53 TVC registered?

EK53 TVC is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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