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G15 EGY

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

214,856 mi
Last recorded214,856 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG15 EGY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 214,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES ON SWAY BAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES ON SWAY BAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 203,466 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 203,466 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 196,810 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 196,745 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 191,781 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded from back to front ()

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 187,443 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 173,917 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))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 173,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 162,479 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 152,920 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 152,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 142,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 126,615 miles

Front Discs worn

Nearside Front Tyre badly worn inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 126,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Discs worn

Nearside Front Tyre badly worn inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 115,207 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 102,297 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear no. plate slightly loose

Fail 1 Dec 2014 102,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear no. plate slightly loose

Pass 30 Nov 2013 83,226 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 72,480 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 63,689 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 54,045 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 46,310 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 41,238 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 3 Dec 2008 41,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 5 Dec 2007 35,987 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 28,391 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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G15 EGY is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G15 EGY, 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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G15 EGY is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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