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HV53 NLA

2003 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,803 mi
Last recorded142,803 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 NLA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 142,803 miles

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

Wear to offside front tyre outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2013 128,063 miles

Slight play in steering rack ends

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 97,986 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 97,978 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 78,444 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 73,531 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 73,531 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 61,499 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 5 Sep 2008 61,490 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 48,780 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 48,780 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 28,823 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 NLA is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HV53 NLA, 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 HV53 NLA registered?

HV53 NLA is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is HV53 NLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV53 NLA shows 12 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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