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EY53 UOV

2003 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,977 mi
Last recorded61,977 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 UOV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 61,977 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlights tarnished

Pass 29 Sep 2023 61,329 miles

All brake pipes coated in grease

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 60,641 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 56,311 miles

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

Nearside headlight tarnished

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlight tarnished

front to rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

Fail 17 Sep 2021 56,311 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside headlight tarnished

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlight tarnished

front to rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2020 53,969 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 53,963 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake discs corroded slightly

Rear Brake discs corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 53,132 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 53,132 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 May 2015 52,470 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 52,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 50,787 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 18 Aug 2012 49,932 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 16 Aug 2011 46,536 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 46,536 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 43,823 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 38,762 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 34,500 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 31,392 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 26,658 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)

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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EY53 UOV is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EY53 UOV, 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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EY53 UOV is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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