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GF53 GUU

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

312,708 mi
Last recorded312,708 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 GUU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 312,708 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 297,967 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar linkpin has slight play

o/s/f + n/s/f anti roll bar (D) bushs has slight play

Pass 3 Feb 2017 174,290 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 167,455 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 162,176 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 148,570 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 148,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 131,865 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Small chip in zone A of windscreen

Fail 8 Feb 2013 131,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Small chip in zone A of windscreen

Pass 9 Feb 2012 112,833 miles

Grease staining around outer joints of rear driveshafts at entry into hubs

Heatsheild broken through fixings at rear of fuel tank area

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 112,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Grease staining around outer joints of rear driveshafts at entry into hubs

Heatsheild broken through fixings at rear of fuel tank area

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 96,048 miles

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

passenger side rear driveshaft leaking grease

Pass 22 Oct 2010 94,569 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 94,269 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 93,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 83,046 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 62,491 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 43,213 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 30,620 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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GF53 GUU is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GF53 GUU, 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 GF53 GUU registered?

GF53 GUU is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is GF53 GUU safe to buy?

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