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GP53 LXZ

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

133,825 mi
Last recorded133,825 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 LXZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 133,825 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 129,924 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 129,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 119,525 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 109,758 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 100,706 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 96,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 96,587 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 86,968 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 79,655 miles

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2018 79,655 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2017 69,541 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 62,144 miles

Nearside Front headlamp bracket broken but still supported

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

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

oil leak

Offside Rear nail in inner shoulder of tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2014 58,749 miles

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

nearside headlamp bracket broken

nearside rear inner wheel rim damaged

undertray fitted covering oil leak in engine bay

Pass 18 Dec 2013 55,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2013 55,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 52,144 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 47,497 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 43,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2009 39,496 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 34,612 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 28,626 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 24,085 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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GP53 LXZ is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LXZ, 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 GP53 LXZ registered?

GP53 LXZ is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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