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HG53 YYA

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,074 mi
Last recorded153,074 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 153,074 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 142,949 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 121,091 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 119,764 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 110,650 miles

245/40/18Y

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

grease around nearside rear outer driveshaft joint(boot ok)

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

slight play in offside front steering arm

slight smoke from exhaust when accelerating(emissions ok)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 110,650 miles

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

245/40/18Y

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

grease around nearside rear outer driveshaft joint(boot ok)

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

slight play in offside front steering arm

slight smoke from exhaust when accelerating(emissions ok)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 100,670 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 100,666 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)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 94,004 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 85,451 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 85,451 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 76,035 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 65,721 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 54,080 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 YYA is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YYA, 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 HG53 YYA registered?

HG53 YYA is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 22 November 2003.

Is HG53 YYA safe to buy?

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