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GJ53 ZFB

2003 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

207,817 mi
Last recorded207,817 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 ZFB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 207,817 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 207,807 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 197,352 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jan 2018 197,352 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 182,115 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 165,685 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 148,802 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 136,336 miles

n/s/f drop link slight movement/top rubber split

Pass 29 Jan 2013 128,948 miles

n/s/f - o/s/f brake discs wear

n/s/f tyre perishing outerwall

o/s/f tyre wear to outer edge

Pass 31 Jan 2012 123,872 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON

WEAR TO O/S/F-O/S/R TYRES

Fail 31 Jan 2012 123,872 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 109,662 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 109,660 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 97,579 miles

Front tyres bald on edges, ok for mot due to a raised tread pattern but advise replacing anyway

Pass 22 Sep 2008 77,812 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2007 55,428 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 35,848 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 35,600 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 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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GJ53 ZFB is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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