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HF53 DWW

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

151,385 mi
Last recorded151,385 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 DWW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 151,385 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both tyres getting low (255/40x17)

covers fitted obscuring some components

oil residue on underside of engine

Pass 3 Apr 2019 144,190 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 144,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 126,308 miles

All four brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

Both front brake pads are wearing thin

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 110,022 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 100,088 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 96,307 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 96,306 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 92,476 miles

handbrake has just passed brake meter reading

o/s/r brake reading low

smoke from exhaust

Pass 15 Apr 2013 88,399 miles

o/s/r brake reading low

Pass 16 Apr 2012 84,739 miles

o/s/r handbrake reading low

Pass 18 Apr 2011 78,758 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 73,746 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 68,650 miles

front brake pads 5-to 6000 miles left

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Apr 2008 63,311 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 58,046 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 54,829 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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HF53 DWW 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 HF53 DWW, 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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HF53 DWW is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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