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FE53 GWL

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

219,717 mi
Last recorded219,717 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 GWL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 219,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from exhaust flexs (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear tyre sound like its been run on flat

Pass 4 Sep 2015 211,992 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 211,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 201,004 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 184,117 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 167,460 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 167,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front anti rollbar link arm gaiter adrift.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 147,307 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 120,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear differential leaking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiperblades smear

Pass 19 Aug 2008 87,208 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 63,990 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 47,250 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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FE53 GWL is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FE53 GWL, 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 FE53 GWL registered?

FE53 GWL is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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