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FV53 EEZ

2003 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,700 mi
Last recorded157,700 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 EEZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2025 157,700 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 134,827 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jul 2023 132,524 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 129,035 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 125,961 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 120,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is badly worn close to ply cords and badly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is badly worn and close to ply cords and badly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 1 Jun 2019 118,247 miles

n/s/r brake hose cracking

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/r brake hose cracking

o/s/r tyre low tread

Pass 21 Apr 2018 114,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 111,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 107,104 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

handbrake effort 17%

Pass 9 Mar 2015 101,549 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 97,212 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

start metal brake pipe corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2013 92,623 miles

brake overhaul req in about 2-3000 miles,pads,lower effort o/s/r handbrake,start metal brake pipe corrosion o/s/f.

slight play o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 17 Feb 2012 87,399 miles

small cut n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Feb 2011 81,907 miles

rear tyres poor 2-3mm,inside edges close to limit.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 76,259 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 68,707 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 58,301 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 45,648 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 36,209 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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FV53 EEZ is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FV53 EEZ, 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 FV53 EEZ registered?

FV53 EEZ is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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