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EX53 YFA

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

140,618 mi
Last recorded140,618 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 YFA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 140,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 139,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 137,306 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 137,305 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 135,001 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 132,328 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 127,499 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 116,470 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 116,460 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 109,838 miles

serious oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Sep 2015 102,137 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 88,435 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 88,435 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)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 82,223 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 71,952 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 60,562 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2010 60,562 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2009 49,896 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 39,857 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 31,479 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 24,745 miles

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)

front gaurd/under tray damaged/broken

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 YFA is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YFA, 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 YFA registered?

EX53 YFA is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is EX53 YFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 YFA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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