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FE53 UTM

2003 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

171,340 mi
Last recorded171,340 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 UTM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 171,340 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 171,302 miles

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged hitting prop shaft (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 164,702 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 160,822 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 160,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2020 155,694 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 155,645 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR CHALKED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 155,645 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 151,959 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 149,143 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 137,805 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 137,805 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 123,657 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 123,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 111,619 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel lines corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2015 111,619 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel lines corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2014 101,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slightly corroded

sills have plastic covers

Pass 25 Nov 2013 92,609 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 92,609 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 81,573 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2012 81,573 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2011 72,075 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 65,240 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 65,240 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Dec 2009 59,230 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 59,097 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 52,876 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 48,949 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 48,949 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 41,146 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 41,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 32,435 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 32,435 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

r/h front tyre tread splitting

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 UTM is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 FE53 UTM, 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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FE53 UTM is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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