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EN53 NGE

2003 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,820 mi
Last recorded145,820 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 NGE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 145,820 miles

corrosion rear chassis

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear tyres 2-3mm

water in nearside headlight

Fail 16 Jan 2017 145,820 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion rear chassis

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear tyres 2-3mm

water in nearside headlight

Pass 29 Jan 2016 139,887 miles

diff oil leak

front brake reaction bushes weak

offside rear tyre on wear bars

rear metal brake pipes corroded

stone chip windscreen

Fail 28 Jan 2016 139,887 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

diff oil leak

engine light on

front brake reaction bushes weak

offside rear tyre on wear bars

rear metal brake pipes corroded

stone chip windscreen

Pass 29 Jan 2015 129,537 miles

diff oil leak

front brake discs and pads worn

headlight lenses damaged

rear flexi brake pipes perished

rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 27 Jan 2015 129,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

diff oil leak

front brake discs and pads worn

headlight lenes damaged

rear flexi brake pipes perished

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear suspention bushes worn

Pass 2 Jan 2014 106,212 miles

headlight lenes misted

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear tyres on wear bars 2mm in places

stone chips windscreen

Pass 2 Jan 2013 86,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2012 79,977 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 79,977 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 74,105 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 66,522 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 56,447 miles

unable to carry out full inspection underneath due to full length undertray.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 36,757 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 27,112 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 NGE is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NGE, 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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What year was EN53 NGE registered?

EN53 NGE is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is EN53 NGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 NGE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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