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GG51 JXG

2003 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

142,924 mi
Last recorded142,924 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGG51 JXG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 142,924 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 138,660 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 134,041 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 by tank and 1 at o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

o/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2022 130,538 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2022 130,499 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Infront of o/s/r wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 130,495 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 130,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Sep 2020 130,473 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2019 130,305 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2019 130,305 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 17 May 2018 129,605 miles

undertray and engine cover fitted

Fail 15 May 2018 129,605 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 9 May 2017 128,230 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2017 128,230 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2016 125,978 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 123,726 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 May 2014 120,517 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 114,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 107,467 miles

both front tyre tread edges low and poor

both rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 27 Jan 2011 93,454 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 81,907 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 75,162 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 62,439 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 50,040 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 36,252 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2006 36,252 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GG51 JXG is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GG51 JXG, 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 GG51 JXG registered?

GG51 JXG is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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