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GP53 EEV

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

175,766 mi
Last recorded175,766 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 EEV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 175,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On The Limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 168,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s - n/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 168,832 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s - n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2017 162,606 miles

n/s rear lower rose joint has play

rear brake hoses perishing

slight leak front exhaust

windscreen chipped

Fail 11 Apr 2017 162,533 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 153,090 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 153,090 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 140,711 miles

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

headlight glasses stained

Fail 3 Mar 2015 134,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 115,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 104,093 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 66,591 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 65,308 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 16 Nov 2009 57,677 miles

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

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

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

both front tyre treads in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2008 49,977 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 42,854 miles

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

plastic outer cover sills fitted/large plastic under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2006 30,535 miles

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

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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GP53 EEV is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GP53 EEV, 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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GP53 EEV is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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