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HF53 SYH

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

211,569 mi
Last recorded211,569 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 SYH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 211,569 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 211,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 209,636 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 209,633 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 207,142 miles

age related corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2023 207,142 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

age related corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2022 204,496 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

age related corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2022 204,495 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

age related corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2021 201,509 miles

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

age related corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2020 198,327 miles

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

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

age related corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2019 191,615 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 187,946 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 183,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 176,764 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 176,764 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 172,219 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 164,713 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 164,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 158,752 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 148,479 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 148,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 136,219 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 136,211 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 121,937 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 109,896 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 94,537 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 76,763 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 59,081 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 SYH is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SYH, 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 HF53 SYH registered?

HF53 SYH is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is HF53 SYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF53 SYH shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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