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EO53 GDX

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

211,775 mi
Last recorded211,775 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 GDX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 211,775 miles

Central Rear seatbelt not present at time of test

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 211,774 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears at near side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Rear seatbelt not present at time of test

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 197,240 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 197,240 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 181,809 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 181,809 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 159,718 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 147,215 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 131,198 miles

slight play on offside front steering tie rod

Pass 18 Feb 2013 125,466 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 105,048 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 104,782 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 91,474 miles

Both front tyres close to limit on inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2010 75,392 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 57,923 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 41,476 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 41,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST ON LIMIT AT TIME OFD TEST REQUIRES IMMEADIATE REPLACEMENT

ADVISE STRONG OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST ABOVE LIMIT RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

plastic covers fitted under side of car nearside and offside front to rear not allowing inspection

Pass 21 Feb 2007 28,472 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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EO53 GDX is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EO53 GDX, 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 EO53 GDX registered?

EO53 GDX is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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