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EK53 WDD

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,377 mi
Last recorded108,377 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 WDD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 108,377 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 105,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454517 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 101,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 96,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Aug 2018 96,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords damage to side wall (marked with chalk) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Aug 2017 90,121 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 90,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation incorrect. (4.1.D.1f)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 86,849 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 84,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 77,663 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 62,679 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 57,904 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 57,901 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

exhaust emissions not able to test

Pass 9 Oct 2010 50,773 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 50,063 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 50,063 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 45,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2007 38,374 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 29,175 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 WDD is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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