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GJ53 LPF

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,355 mi
Last recorded160,355 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 LPF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 160,355 miles

both front shock absorbers badly worn

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2015 160,319 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

boost leak from intercooler/pipes

both front shock absorbers badly worn

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2014 155,192 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 149,958 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 232,562 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 130,513 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 130,513 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 110,918 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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)

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

inner wing guards missing

Pass 3 Aug 2009 108,848 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 88,832 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 79,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 8 Aug 2006 59,537 miles

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

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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GJ53 LPF is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GJ53 LPF, 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 GJ53 LPF registered?

GJ53 LPF is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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