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131,125 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play front tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fuel pipes corroded
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and perished to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear park brake low on performance
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fuel pipes corroded
corrosion to rear under body
engine covers and under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
both front tyres perished
engine covers and under trays fitted
front number plate damaged
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
engine covers and under trays fitted
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from flexis (7.1.2)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
engine covers and under trays fitted
front exhaust flexi has slight blow
offside front brake slightly binding
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front exhaust flexi have slight blow
n/s/r parking brake has low effort
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front exhaust flexi have slight blow
n/s/r parking brake has low effort
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front bumper damaged
nearside rear tyre slight cuts in tread
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear brake disc rotors have surface corrosion/pitting
windscreen washer appears to be leaking under bonnet but still functions
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear discs pitted and corroded
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear discs pitted and corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
front off side tyre wearing on inner edge.
near side front tyre wearing on inner edge.
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear 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)
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EY53 UPT is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 EY53 UPT, 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 UPT is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 15 September 2003.
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