MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,291 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake servo action poor, rear lower arm bushes deteriorating no play, can not see rear coil spring upper section
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
brake servo action poor, rear lower arm bushes deteriorating no play, can not see rear coil spring upper section
brake servo action poor, both rear lower arm bushes deteriorating
cant see top off rear coil springs
o/s/f headlamp rear cover missing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f headlamp rear cover missing
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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FB53 GZU is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 FB53 GZU, 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 GZU registered?
FB53 GZU is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 8 December 2003.
Is FB53 GZU safe to buy?
The MOT history for FB53 GZU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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