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GL03 OAV

2003 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

178,967 mi
Last recorded178,967 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 OAV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 178,967 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 173,953 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 176,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 173,938 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2023

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear on the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 168,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre rear seatbelt missing

Pass 15 Jul 2021 167,956 miles

Parking brake efficency only just met requirments 16%

Fail 1 Jul 2021 167,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

eml light on

rear exhaust heat sheild insucure

Pass 3 Oct 2019 166,782 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 152,632 miles

Offside front brake is binding slighly

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 145,829 miles

n/s/f brake dragging slightly.

Pass 25 Jan 2016 138,662 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 138,662 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 129,841 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 120,127 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 110,032 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 98,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 98,668 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 87,179 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 77,424 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 68,412 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 57,541 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 48,321 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 34,276 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 OAV is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OAV, 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 GL03 OAV registered?

GL03 OAV is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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