MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,817 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both side (1.4.1 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Temporary repair (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Temporary repair (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear subframe bushes worn
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f drop link slight movement/top rubber split
n/s/f - o/s/f brake discs wear
n/s/f tyre perishing outerwall
o/s/f tyre wear to outer edge
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON
WEAR TO O/S/F-O/S/R TYRES
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
WEAR TO O/S/F-O/S/R TYRES
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front tyres bald on edges, ok for mot due to a raised tread pattern but advise replacing anyway
both rear tyres wearing inner edges
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ53 ZFB is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 ZFB, 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 ZFB registered?
GJ53 ZFB is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 26 September 2003.
Is GJ53 ZFB safe to buy?
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