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HN53 RZR

2003 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

192,382 mi
Last recorded192,382 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 RZR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 192,382 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 168,455 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 163,936 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 154,298 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front door mirror damage

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

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

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

eml light is on

Fail 21 May 2016 154,287 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front door mirror damage

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

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

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

eml light is on

Fail 26 Mar 2016 152,719 miles

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

Nearside Damage to door mirror Glass

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nails in tyre tread

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower (2.4.G.2)

Slight deterioration on head light lenses

Pass 27 Nov 2014 146,366 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 140,454 miles

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Nearside rear tyre is out of shape on inner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2013 140,454 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Nearside rear tyre is out of shape on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2012 134,825 miles

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 9 Nov 2012 134,825 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2011 123,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre slight bulge

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 123,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre slight bulge

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 109,087 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 103,323 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 92,163 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 76,880 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 59,264 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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HN53 RZR is a 2003 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HN53 RZR, 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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HN53 RZR is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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