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GL53 OHC

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,550 mi
Last recorded161,550 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 OHC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 161,550 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff has a light coating of oil/dirt (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 150,008 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (heavily lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre outer wall been repaired

Nearside Rear wheel inner rim slight damage

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE FLEXI HOSE DETERIORATED & CRACKING CLOSE TO EXCESS.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear wheel inner rim slight damage

nearside & OFFSIDE REAR metal brake pipes corroding.

slight exhaust blow at front join.

undertray damaged

winter tyres fitted at rear

Fail 7 Jul 2020 149,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (heavily lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre outer wall been repaired

Nearside Rear wheel inner rim slight damage

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE FLEXI HOSE DETERIORATED & CRACKING CLOSE TO EXCESS.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear wheel inner rim slight damage

slight exhaust blow at front join.

undertray damaged

winter tyres fitted at rear

Pass 19 Mar 2019 138,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 129,590 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 119,134 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre low on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 25 Mar 2017 118,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre low on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 30 Mar 2016 109,653 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 101,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2015 101,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 90,699 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 83,624 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 73,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

giebo joint propshaft worn

Pass 20 Feb 2012 73,757 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

giebo joint propshaft worn

Pass 15 Feb 2011 64,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2010 59,713 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 59,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 54,905 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 46,138 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 33,740 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 33,740 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 17,830 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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GL53 OHC is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OHC, 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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GL53 OHC is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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