MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,210 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion to nearside rear outer arch
corrosion to nearside rear outer sill (not prescribed area)
headlights misted up
sill cover fitted to offside
temp repair has been carried out to rear bumper
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view sharp edge (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion to nearside rear outer arch
corrosion to nearside rear outer sill (not prescribed area)
headlights misted up
sill cover fitted to offside
temp repair has been carried out to rear bumper
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch is corroded
Nearside mirror is missing
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all suspension springs are corroded
fuel pipes are very corroded
outer sill covers fitted
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative under wheel arch (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch is corroded
Nearside mirror is missing
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all suspension springs are corroded
fuel pipes are very corroded
outer sill covers fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside mirror is missing
Offside Front headlamp level sensor is damaged
all metal brake pipes and fuel pipes are corroded
under tray under side covers outer sills and outer sills are corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper is damaged (6.1.C.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside mirror is missing
Offside Front headlamp level sensor is damaged
all metal brake pipes and fuel pipes are corroded
under tray under side covers outer sills and outer sills are corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
front to rear fuel pipes corroded
nearside rear outer arch corroded
sill covers are fitted preventing full inspection of sills
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front outer sill (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill (5.2.6)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint offside front suspension (rear arm lower ball joint) (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
front to rear fuel pipes corroded
nearside rear outer arch corroded
sill covers are fitted preventing full inspection of sills
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s slightly worn/corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front/front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rear outer (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel arch starting to corrode
Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front/front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer sill corroded and holed(not prescribed area)
Offside Front ride height sensor broken
Offside Rear Outer sill corroded and holed(not prescribed area)
Rear Lower different design suspension arms fitted?
front to rear fuel line slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear outer boot (2.4.G.2)
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s slightly worn/corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front/front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rear outer (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel arch starting to corrode
Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front/front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer sill corroded and holed(not prescribed area)
Offside Front ride height sensor broken
Offside Rear Outer sill corroded and holed(not prescribed area)
Rear Lower different design suspension arms fitted?
front to rear fuel line slightly corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/f tyre stating to wear low on inner edge
o/s/f & n/s/f brake discs starting to corrode on inner faces
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/f tyre stating to wear low on inner edge
o/s/f & n/s/f brake discs starting to corrode on inner faces
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs starting to corrode on inner faces
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
EU03 ESN is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.
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 EU03 ESN, 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
How do I check the history of EU03 ESN?
You can check the full history of EU03 ESN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was EU03 ESN registered?
EU03 ESN is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2003.
Is EU03 ESN safe to buy?
The MOT history for EU03 ESN shows 29 tests with a 51.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does EU03 ESN have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EU03 ESN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.