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G23 AJK

2003 BMW 530

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

114,412 mi
Last recorded114,412 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG23 AJK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 114,412 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 114,407 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured on wing (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 107,278 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 105,433 miles

Advise rear differential input seal leaking

Fail 18 May 2023 105,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Advise rear differential input seal leaking

Pass 22 Feb 2022 104,308 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 102,292 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 101,429 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 99,577 miles

front tyre tread depths starting to wear low

Fail 19 Sep 2018 99,577 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front tyre tread depths starting to wear low

Pass 24 Aug 2017 95,195 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 90,817 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 85,524 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 85,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 78,452 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 74,623 miles

n/s handbrake reading low

Pass 27 Jul 2012 65,576 miles

n/s/r hand brake low effort

Pass 30 Sep 2009 43,534 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 37,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 33,050 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 21,817 miles

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

small cut in offside tyre sidewall

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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G23 AJK is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G23 AJK, 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 G23 AJK registered?

G23 AJK is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 15 April 2003.

Is G23 AJK safe to buy?

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