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HT03 OBV

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

225,997 mi
Last recorded225,997 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 OBV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 225,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower rear ball joint slight play

Offside Front steering rm slight play

both front tyres worn inner edge

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Apr 2025 216,929 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 195,761 miles

both front tyres worn edges

Pass 22 Jan 2024 191,044 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper rear arm outer ball joint slight play

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 13 Jan 2023 170,368 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 166,069 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 156,301 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 154,649 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes greased and painted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 144,571 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 144,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 133,468 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 133,464 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 133,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 128,847 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded two main covered in underseal and greec (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 126,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 124,270 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 121,132 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 121,132 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 115,156 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play n/s/r lower and upper ball joints

Pass 26 Oct 2010 107,315 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 99,952 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)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 99,937 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 7 Nov 2008 92,956 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 84,237 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 84,237 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 57,992 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 57,992 miles

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

Off side rear tyre 2 mm only.

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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HT03 OBV is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HT03 OBV, 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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HT03 OBV is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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