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HN53 VAD

2003 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,489 mi
Last recorded131,489 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 VAD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 131,489 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 131,351 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 125,385 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 121,693 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 121,693 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 118,679 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 118,679 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 105,536 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 95,849 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 95,849 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 91,258 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 91,258 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 79,532 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 67,474 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 55,257 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 55,257 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 39,685 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 30,950 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 VAD is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VAD, 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 HN53 VAD registered?

HN53 VAD is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is HN53 VAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN53 VAD shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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