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EN53 LHO

2003 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,519 mi
Last recorded159,519 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 LHO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 May 2017 159,519 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management warning light on at time of test

Pass 24 May 2016 147,770 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre damaged nr/side front outer

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear fuel cap seal perishing

engine management warning light on

rear axel leaking oil

Fail 24 May 2016 147,763 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

engine management warning light on

rear axel leaking oil

Nearside Front Outer tyre damaged nr/side front outer

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 22 May 2015 124,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre on limit

Fail 20 May 2015 124,429 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 11 Mar 2014 99,047 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

rear axel diff has an oil leak

rear exshaust mounting deterioated

Fail 16 Feb 2013 87,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 87,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 68,541 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 57,645 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 54,490 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 50,452 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 43,553 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 39,074 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)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 31,270 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 20,476 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 LHO is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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