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HV53 LHY

2003 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,095 mi
Last recorded130,095 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 LHY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 130,095 miles

tyre monitoring light showing on dash

Fail 25 Mar 2026 130,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tyre monitoring light showing on dash

Pass 19 Mar 2025 127,826 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 124,411 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 118,145 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 113,351 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 113,351 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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 LHY is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LHY, 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

How do I check the history of HV53 LHY?

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What year was HV53 LHY registered?

HV53 LHY is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is HV53 LHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV53 LHY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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