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EN53 HLF

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,121 mi
Last recorded194,121 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 HLF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 194,121 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 194,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 186,051 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 179,496 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 153,659 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 133,295 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 127,555 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 118,217 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess starting to split/perish (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear differential leaking fluid

Fail 10 May 2019 118,217 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess starting to split/perish (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear differential leaking fluid

Pass 30 Apr 2018 114,021 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 106,304 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 100,989 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 96,861 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 92,836 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 92,836 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 2 May 2013 82,406 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 71,199 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 71,199 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 62,402 miles

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Fail 12 Mar 2010 55,400 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 55,400 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 47,239 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s h/lamp reflector insecure

Pass 7 May 2008 38,380 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 28,593 miles

handbrake soon req attention

Pass 8 Apr 2006 21,216 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 HLF is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HLF, 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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EN53 HLF is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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