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FP53 ZWX

2003 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,572 mi
Last recorded154,572 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 ZWX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 154,572 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 152,584 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (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 both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 151,530 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 150,226 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 150,226 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 149,889 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front both front head lamps starting to cloud over but beam pattern ok

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower suspension arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower suspension arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 149,889 miles

Central Rear Position lamp not working side lamp bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front both front head lamps starting to cloud over but beam pattern ok

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower suspension arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower suspension arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 149,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre close to limit tread depth

Offside Steering rack end ball joint has play

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 149,121 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 149,118 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 147,313 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 144,873 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 143,124 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 142,591 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 135,766 miles

Front and Rear Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion X 4

Pass 14 Nov 2013 130,467 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 122,751 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 114,519 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 107,037 miles

Front Brake disc slighty worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil Leak from engine area

Pass 20 Oct 2009 97,241 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 88,251 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 80,791 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 55,899 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Nov 2006 55,899 miles

front number plate cracked

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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FP53 ZWX is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FP53 ZWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP53 ZWX registered?

FP53 ZWX is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 15 November 2003.

Is FP53 ZWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 ZWX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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