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HG53 LZO

2003 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,864 mi
Last recorded125,864 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 LZO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 125,864 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 119,846 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake disks slightly scored

nearside rear wheel rim dented

suspension warning light illuminated

Fail 17 Jun 2015 119,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake disks slightly scored

nearside rear wheel rim dented

suspension warning light illuminated

Pass 24 Sep 2014 113,184 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 103,990 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

o/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat

Pass 18 Nov 2013 103,990 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

o/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat

Pass 9 Nov 2012 93,826 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 93,826 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 76,565 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 76,565 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 64,241 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 56,631 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2008 46,366 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 35,827 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front wiper blades are not clearing very well advise repalcement.

intensive screenwash pump is broken, requires new pump and new seal.

Fail 26 Sep 2007 35,826 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front wiper blades are not clearing very well advise repalcement.

intensive screenwash pump is broken, requires new pump and new seal.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 27,715 miles

Nearside Rear 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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HG53 LZO is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HG53 LZO, 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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HG53 LZO is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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