MOT Status
ValidMileage
157,700 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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) ()
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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
n/s/r brake hose cracking
n/s/r tyre worn
o/s/r brake hose cracking
o/s/r tyre low tread
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)
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)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
handbrake effort 17%
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
start metal brake pipe corrosion
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
small cut n/s/f tyre sidewall
rear tyres poor 2-3mm,inside edges close to limit.
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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FV53 EEZ is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 27 October 2003.
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