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GL03 LEF

2003 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

142,374 mi
Last recorded142,374 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 LEF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 142,374 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 140,969 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 139,909 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 138,473 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 137,241 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 137,241 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 136,058 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 134,947 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 132,267 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 126,677 miles

Offside Front suspention self levelling linkage snaped away from ball joint

exhaust front pipe studs are corroded

propshaft front rubber mounting flange starting to crack

Pass 17 Oct 2016 120,283 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust 2nd mounting from g/box is missing

exhaust front pipe to manifold bolts corroded

rear diff oil leak

right rear suspention (air)dropes overnight

Fail 11 Oct 2016 120,283 miles

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

engine oil leak

exhaust 2nd mounting from g/box is missing

exhaust front pipe to manifold bolts corroded

rear diff oil leak

right rear suspention (air)dropes overnight

Pass 23 Oct 2015 112,391 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn oval and cracking up (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear self levelling suspention drops overnight.

diff leaking oil

engine oil leak

exhaust front flange bolts are corroded.

Fail 19 Oct 2015 112,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front most outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn oval and cracking up (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear self levelling suspention drops overnight.

diff leaking oil

engine oil leak

exhaust front flange bolts are corroded.

Pass 22 Oct 2014 106,305 miles

engine oil leak.

exhaust front flange bolts corroded.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 99,572 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 90,627 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 90,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 71,564 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 58,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 58,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear seat belts not checked due to baby seats fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2008 49,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2007 39,042 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 32,442 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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GL03 LEF is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 GL03 LEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL03 LEF registered?

GL03 LEF is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is GL03 LEF safe to buy?

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