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HF53 OYB

2003 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

140,651 mi
Last recorded140,651 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 OYB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 140,651 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 135,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 245/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted at time

Pass 3 Dec 2016 126,323 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 114,828 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 107,570 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2014 107,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2013 99,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 99,055 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 91,998 miles

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

auxillary belt badly cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2011 85,259 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 73,441 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 57,188 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 42,170 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 42,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 28,572 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 23,623 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 23,261 miles

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

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

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 OYB is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey 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 HF53 OYB, 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 HF53 OYB registered?

HF53 OYB is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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