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GL03 TFA

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

216,039 mi
Last recorded216,039 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 TFA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 216,039 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 211,959 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 210,210 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 208,477 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 205,273 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 202,155 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 197,315 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 189,033 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 179,898 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 170,819 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 162,503 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 154,350 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 146,014 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 136,745 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag warning lamp on indicating a malfunction

Fail 14 Mar 2013 136,745 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag warning lamp on indicating a malfunction

Pass 24 May 2012 130,845 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 124,654 miles

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

N/S/F tyre starting wear on inner edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 113,524 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 93,024 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar drop link bush

Pass 4 Jun 2008 74,953 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

check parking brake system, lower effort on offside

Fail 28 May 2008 74,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

check parking brake system, lower effort on offside

Pass 16 May 2007 58,224 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both nearside tyres wearing on inner edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

check parking brake system lower effort on offside

Pass 9 Jun 2006 40,706 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 40,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 TFA is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

Is GL03 TFA safe to buy?

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