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HV53 GJK

2003 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

200,732 mi
Last recorded200,732 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 GJK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 200,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022
Pass 20 Oct 2021

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL ! Tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack & Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019

rear flexi brake pipes perished

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight play nearside rear suspention arms

Fail 30 May 2019

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear flexi brake pipes perished

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight play nearside rear suspention arms

Pass 24 May 2018 172,276 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 May 2018 172,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative switch rod detached (1.7.2)

play in steering rack

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2016 164,792 miles

front brake pads low

rear flexi brake pipes perished

some play nearside front lower ball joint

some playnearside inner rack joint

Fail 19 Dec 2016 164,731 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake pads low

offside rear tyre 2mm and very badly worn inner edge

rear flexi brake pipes perished

rear metal brake pipes corroded

some play nearside front lower ball joint

some playnearside inner rack joint

Pass 20 Nov 2015 154,426 miles

front brake discs worn

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear tyres nearly on wear bars

rear wheel rims dented

slight play nearside rear suspention

Fail 2 Nov 2015 153,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)

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

front pads and discs very low

nearside front tyre very badly worn inner edge

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear tyres nearly on wear bars

washers leaking

Pass 21 Nov 2014 142,981 miles

front brake discs worn

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

stone chip windscreen

Pass 22 Nov 2013 128,366 miles

stone chip windscreen

Fail 22 Nov 2013 128,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear tyres 2mm

stone chip windscreen

Pass 22 Nov 2012 113,674 miles

both rear tyres nearly on wear bars and badly worn on inner edges

front pads low

Fail 22 Nov 2012 113,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres nearly on wear bars and badly worn on inner edges

front pads low

offside rear rear arm ball joint some play

washers poor

Pass 24 Nov 2011 97,497 miles

handbrake weak

nearside front lower ball joint has some play

offside front tyre badly worn inner edge

rear pads very low

Pass 22 Jan 2010 77,991 miles

handbrake low on nearside

Fail 20 Jan 2010 77,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake low on nearside

Pass 15 Dec 2008 70,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 62,594 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

both sides front inner brake pads worn low

Pass 9 Jan 2007 53,002 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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HV53 GJK is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 HV53 GJK, 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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HV53 GJK is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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