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G13 SEM

2003 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG13 SEM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023
Pass 9 Nov 2022
Fail 9 Nov 2022

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020
Pass 8 Oct 2019 134,366 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged Interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 134,366 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Nearside & Offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged Interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 122,428 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 115,238 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 109,462 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 106,053 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 94,826 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 19 Jul 2012 87,672 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 85,535 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 82,621 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 80,470 miles

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

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Pass 16 Aug 2008 77,359 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 72,940 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 72,777 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 57,855 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 57,754 miles

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

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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G13 SEM is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G13 SEM, 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 G13 SEM registered?

G13 SEM is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is G13 SEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G13 SEM shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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