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EY53 WBM

2003 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

156,280 mi
Last recorded156,280 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 WBM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 156,280 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 151,427 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 145,339 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 145,334 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 137,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 128,535 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 128,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 119,665 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 119,663 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 113,349 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 107,404 miles

Handbrake performance 16%

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

Rear tyres on limit.

Pass 9 Feb 2018 82,630 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 69,103 miles

Nearside Front has a very slight bind

Pass 2 Dec 2015 67,123 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 62,054 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 54,623 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 52,641 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 47,824 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 46,073 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 45,696 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 40,549 miles

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 33,953 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 26,400 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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EY53 WBM is a 2003 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WBM, 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 EY53 WBM registered?

EY53 WBM is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is EY53 WBM safe to buy?

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