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EX53 VVW

2003 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,753 mi
Last recorded107,753 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 VVW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 107,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front T C A arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 101,764 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 95,717 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 90,168 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 87,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 83,555 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 76,662 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cut in tread.

offside parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 9 Sep 2011 69,209 miles

Bonnet safety catch stiff.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 61,939 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 55,375 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 55,370 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 48,455 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 48,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 37,929 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 28,410 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 23,862 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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EX53 VVW is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VVW, 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 VVW registered?

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

Is EX53 VVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 VVW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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