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EN53 AJS

2003 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,862 mi
Last recorded103,862 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 AJS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 103,862 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 99,582 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)

rear diff oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2016 99,582 miles

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

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

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 89,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear diff oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2014 79,749 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 74,839 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 69,909 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 61,884 miles

plastic covers fitted to under body

Fail 10 Jan 2011 61,884 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to underbody

Pass 10 Dec 2009 55,366 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2008 42,814 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 32,159 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 20,833 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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EN53 AJS is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EN53 AJS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN53 AJS registered?

EN53 AJS is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is EN53 AJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 AJS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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