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EN53 LXL

2003 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,277 mi
Last recorded173,277 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 LXL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 173,277 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 162,403 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 162,403 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 152,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 141,923 miles

Oil leak ()

under trays obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jul 2016 131,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 119,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 119,040 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 105,451 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 91,987 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 79,081 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2011 76,747 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 73,059 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 72,942 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 68,154 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 63,648 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 57,162 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 47,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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EN53 LXL is a 2003 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LXL, 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 LXL registered?

EN53 LXL is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is EN53 LXL safe to buy?

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