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GJ52 UJO

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

14,546 mi
Last recorded14,546 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 UJO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 14,546 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 129,316 miles

offside handbrake effort poor

Pass 7 Aug 2015 116,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 102,074 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 101,779 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 84,713 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 72,743 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 69,354 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 62,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 54,779 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 49,678 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 46,034 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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GJ52 UJO is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GJ52 UJO, 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 GJ52 UJO registered?

GJ52 UJO is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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