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GP53 NXL

2003 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,998 mi
Last recorded89,998 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 NXL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 89,998 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamp's (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under vehicle inspection's limited (under trays fitted)

Fail 2 Aug 2019 89,754 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (upper front) suspension arm ball joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamp's (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under vehicle inspection's limited (under trays fitted)

Pass 1 Sep 2018 78,216 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 75,566 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 72,615 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 68,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has uneven tread pattern

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has uneven tread pattern

Pass 23 Jul 2014 63,608 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 60,344 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 57,070 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 53,624 miles

advice front and rear brake discs.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 48,864 miles

has full under-trays fitted partially enclosed steering joints.

Fail 31 Aug 2010 48,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

has full under-trays fitted partially enclosed steering joints.

Pass 21 Jan 2010 44,310 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 35,409 miles

front brake pads appear rather worn

Pass 6 Dec 2007 30,420 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 19,050 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 19,050 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 NXL is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NXL, 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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What year was GP53 NXL registered?

GP53 NXL is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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