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EX53 OOH

2003 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

194,070 mi
Last recorded194,070 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 OOH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 194,070 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 182,257 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 182,253 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 179,038 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 175,649 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 155,358 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 155,358 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 137,515 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 137,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 16 Oct 2009 121,993 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 99,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 77,773 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 54,618 miles

rear tyres near limit

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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EX53 OOH is a 2003 BMW 530 in Green 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 EX53 OOH, 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 EX53 OOH registered?

EX53 OOH is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is EX53 OOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 OOH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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