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GF53 YXC

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

191,256 mi
Last recorded191,256 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 YXC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 191,256 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 174,680 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 157,327 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Apr 2020 150,296 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 150,296 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp incorrect colour both (4.1.4 (a))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn x2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 141,675 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 141,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 131,965 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 118,964 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 118,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 117,787 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 117,787 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 114,102 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 109,286 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 102,829 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 96,134 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 90,526 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear outer drive shaft gaiter split.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 78,374 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 66,525 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 47,509 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 23,629 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 23,599 miles

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

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 YXC is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YXC, 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 YXC registered?

GF53 YXC is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is GF53 YXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 YXC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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