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HG52 BFO

2003 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

258,890 mi
Last recorded258,890 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 BFO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 258,890 miles

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

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

Offside 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 19 Nov 2024 257,688 miles

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

nearside front sill corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2024 257,685 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

nearside front sill corroded

offside front fog lamp bulb fallen onto bumper

Pass 15 Nov 2023 257,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 250,764 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 235,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 220,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

parking brake requires adjustment

Fail 21 Dec 2020 220,478 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 14 Jan 2020 210,596 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 192,959 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 175,347 miles

front to rear brake pipe sections showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2016 162,565 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Dec 2015 134,934 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 130,213 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2013 124,607 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 124,428 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 116,449 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 116,449 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 103,157 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 103,157 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 97,740 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Wear in rear anti-roll bar end drop links

Pass 8 Dec 2009 92,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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HG52 BFO is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HG52 BFO, 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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HG52 BFO is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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