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GF53 WJG

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

309,507 mi
Last recorded309,507 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 WJG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 309,507 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2022 309,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2021 296,669 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 285,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 269,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust leak from front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 253,881 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 233,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc backing plate insecure

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 212,498 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 212,498 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 191,943 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 172,449 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 151,536 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 151,536 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 130,491 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 110,559 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 89,564 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 73,296 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 57,828 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 46,702 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 WJG is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WJG, 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 WJG registered?

GF53 WJG is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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