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GJ03 HLA

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

214,110 mi
Last recorded214,110 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 HLA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 214,110 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner seal corroded side skirts fitted. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Small stone chip in screen

Pass 3 Jun 2021 206,680 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f and o/s/f inner. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low on limit advise replacement soon. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f and o/s/f. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner seal corroded side skirts fitted. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 193,410 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside front plastic lenses misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2mm and badly worn on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2.5mm and worn on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perished and cracked in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 185,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joints of front section of system (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 185,320 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear to flexi hoses steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi sections of exhaust downpipes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 176,755 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 164,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake pads are wearing thin

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 151,515 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 123,089 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 109,229 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 107,990 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 94,192 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 94,192 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 79,443 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 60,657 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 60,657 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 44,479 miles

both number plates starting to delaminate

Fail 5 Mar 2008 44,479 miles

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

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

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

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

both number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 16 Mar 2007 34,129 miles

both front tyres feathering slightly on inner and outer edges

Fail 16 Mar 2007 34,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres feathering slightly on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Mar 2006 22,516 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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GJ03 HLA is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GJ03 HLA, 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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GJ03 HLA is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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