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EN53 VFO

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,026 mi
Last recorded163,026 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 VFO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 163,026 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both headlamp lenses discoloured/poor condition

engine oil on minimum

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 163,026 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Wheel bolt(s) missing all four wheels missing one wheel bolt (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both headlamp lenses discoloured/poor condition

engine oil on minimum

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 145,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2013 130,211 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 130,211 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 125,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 108,967 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 6 Jan 2012 107,352 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 24 Jan 2011 91,675 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 78,473 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 63,527 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 50,441 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 24,630 miles

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 VFO is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VFO, 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 VFO registered?

EN53 VFO is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is EN53 VFO safe to buy?

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