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GL53 HZA

2003 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,403 mi
Last recorded85,403 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 HZA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 85,403 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 82,529 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 78,065 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 75,529 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 71,763 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 68,262 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 61,135 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 49,612 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 49,612 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 38,669 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight cut damage in tread.

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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GL53 HZA is a 2003 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GL53 HZA, 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 GL53 HZA registered?

GL53 HZA is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is GL53 HZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 HZA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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