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FB53 GVG

2003 BMW 530

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

127,651 mi
Last recorded127,651 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 GVG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 127,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f wheel rim lightly damaged

Fail 17 Oct 2025 127,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 120,736 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r inner wheel rim lightly damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2023 116,273 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive spring corrosion in places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

spring corrosion in places

Pass 17 Oct 2022 111,371 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

spring corrosion all round

Pass 15 Oct 2021 104,461 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion in places

Pass 13 Oct 2020 101,011 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres lightly edged and lightly perished

rear brake pipes showing signs of wear

Pass 18 Oct 2019 97,507 miles

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

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

rear wisbone bushes perishing and showing signs of wear

Pass 17 Oct 2018 93,400 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front headlights going dull

o/s/f upper link bar rubber starting to split

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion + front pipes

Pass 16 Oct 2017 87,852 miles

front tyres edged

headlight lenses going dull

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2016 80,559 miles

some brake pipes have light corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2015 73,668 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 73,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 67,729 miles

handbrake travel getting high

rear pads half worn

Pass 19 Sep 2013 57,992 miles

front tyres edgeing and starting to crack

Pass 21 Sep 2012 47,701 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 41,520 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 41,520 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 35,629 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 31,529 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 25,987 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 22,153 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 18,266 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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FB53 GVG is a 2003 BMW 530 in Green with a 3,000cc petrol 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 FB53 GVG, 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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What year was FB53 GVG registered?

FB53 GVG is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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