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GJ53 PFV

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

195,636 mi
Last recorded195,636 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 PFV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 195,636 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 177,628 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 177,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 155,642 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 155,638 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 132,236 miles

Both front anti-roll bar upper dust covers split

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

Unable to fully inspect rear coil springs

Pass 24 Aug 2010 110,727 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 110,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2009 95,169 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 86,433 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 75,328 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 75,328 miles

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

o/s rear tyre has bolt in tread

Pass 21 Aug 2006 64,969 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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GJ53 PFV is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GJ53 PFV, 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 PFV registered?

GJ53 PFV is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is GJ53 PFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ53 PFV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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