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GJ03 OYX

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

256,346 mi
Last recorded256,346 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 OYX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 May 2024 256,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()

Nearside Rear wheel buckled

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (5.2.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 243,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()

engine oil low

Pass 7 Dec 2021 228,405 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 214,063 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2020 211,570 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and off side front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded longitudinals ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 206,069 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 197,955 miles

Both front tyre worn on inner edges & on limit

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 197,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Both front tyre worn on inner edges & on limit

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 185,528 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 171,900 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 160,996 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 151,252 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 147,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 141,928 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 133,470 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 127,299 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 19 Mar 2008 122,637 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 108,761 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)

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

offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 13 Mar 2006 86,284 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 OYX 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 89.5%.

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 OYX, 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 GJ03 OYX registered?

GJ03 OYX is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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