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HG53 BZT

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,834 mi
Last recorded157,834 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 BZT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 157,834 miles

park brake judder on operation

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 145,633 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 145,633 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 136,687 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 128,849 miles

boost pipe / hose split .

Fail 30 Dec 2019 128,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside headlamp pattern diffused

boost pipe / hose split .

Pass 7 Jan 2019 120,070 miles

Nearside registration plate light dim

Pass 10 Jan 2018 109,302 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 109,230 miles

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

advise exhaust clamp broken front pipe to centre join

Pass 5 Apr 2016 106,590 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2016 106,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 99,036 miles

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

nearside rear caliper damp

Fail 8 Apr 2015 99,036 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

nearside rear caliper damp

Pass 2 Apr 2014 91,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 83,259 miles

Both Headlight outer lens deteriorating

Both front Brake discs and pads worn

Both front tyres worn on edges of tread, Nearside tyre close to legal limit

Both rear Brake pipes starting to corrode

Slight play in offside siderod of Steering rack

Pass 8 Mar 2012 73,466 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 65,557 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 65,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 50,607 miles

Emissions limits were tested and met, but the DSM could not register the readings

Fail 7 Apr 2010 50,604 miles

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

Emissions limits were tested and met, but the DSM could not register the readings

Pass 18 Aug 2009 42,886 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 40,875 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 40,776 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 39,509 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 34,720 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 34,579 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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HG53 BZT is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HG53 BZT, 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 HG53 BZT registered?

HG53 BZT is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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