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GF53 OWX

2003 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

184,491 mi
Last recorded184,491 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 OWX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 184,491 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 180,310 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Just above the flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 170,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 162,822 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 162,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 153,427 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 146,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 139,444 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 131,398 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 122,968 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 115,523 miles

engine covers and undertrays

nearside and offside rear tyres near legal limits

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing

offside front lower arm front arm inner bush has slight play

offside front tyre wearing on both edges and perishing

offside rear tyre valve perishing

Fail 26 Sep 2016 115,523 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link top rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine covers and undertrays

nearside and offside rear tyres near legal limits

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing

offside front lower arm front arm inner bush has slight play

offside front tyre wearing on both edges and perishing

offside rear tyre valve perishing

Pass 17 Sep 2015 108,435 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 101,539 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 101,539 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 93,318 miles

osr tyre worn in centre tread

rear inner forward suspension bushes starting to perish

windscreen repair in zone a

Pass 24 Oct 2012 87,656 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 82,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres wearing thin on egdes

Pass 21 Oct 2010 75,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 75,083 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 68,286 miles

Windscreen cracked below line of sight.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 63,717 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 60,279 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 55,227 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 OWX is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GF53 OWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF53 OWX registered?

GF53 OWX is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is GF53 OWX safe to buy?

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