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2003 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

140,210 mi
Last recorded140,210 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 ESN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 140,210 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 140,207 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 139,485 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 139,483 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 138,694 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 138,694 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 137,855 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 137,853 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 137,204 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 137,204 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 136,623 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 136,622 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 136,250 miles

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)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 136,249 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 135,492 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 135,487 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 134,571 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 134,567 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 133,561 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 133,560 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 130,332 miles

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)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 130,330 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 104,050 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 104,050 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 78,077 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 77,825 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 62,110 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 62,103 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 62,103 miles

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.

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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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.

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EU03 ESN is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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