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FL53 UHR

2003 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

109,741 mi
Last recorded109,741 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 UHR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 109,741 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 104,920 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 104,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 103,730 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))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 102,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 100,578 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear @ fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear @ fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 98,816 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 95,908 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 90,639 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 90,639 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 85,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 85,274 miles

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)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 70,471 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 68,248 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 64,269 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2009 61,934 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 89,183 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 59,174 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 52,224 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 39,258 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 39,257 miles

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

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

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

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

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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FL53 UHR is a 2003 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FL53 UHR, 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 FL53 UHR registered?

FL53 UHR is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is FL53 UHR safe to buy?

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