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GL53 YZP

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

130,115 mi
Last recorded130,115 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 130,115 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 130,091 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 129,550 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 129,211 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 123,998 miles

Nearside Front chip in screen

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% angel eye (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 119,916 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front propshaft rubber poor condition

under tray fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2016 119,878 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front propshaft rubber poor condition

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2015 115,540 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 111,746 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 104,551 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 27 Jul 2012 98,437 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 28 Feb 2011 89,068 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 82,747 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 75,550 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 66,252 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 54,404 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 54,322 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 YZP is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GL53 YZP, 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 YZP registered?

GL53 YZP is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is GL53 YZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 YZP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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