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HN53 VSL

2003 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

147,931 mi
Last recorded147,931 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 VSL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 147,931 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2019 147,557 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 145,508 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 142,090 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 135,978 miles

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 6 Dec 2014 131,093 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 125,797 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 121,337 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2011 117,083 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 113,860 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 113,852 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 109,465 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2008 101,938 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 82,494 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 62,210 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 VSL is a 2003 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HN53 VSL, 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 HN53 VSL registered?

HN53 VSL is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is HN53 VSL safe to buy?

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