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HV53 TXZ

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,678 mi
Last recorded187,678 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 TXZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 187,678 miles

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

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

various trays/covers fitted to underside of vehicle restricting views to some components

Pass 23 May 2018 175,765 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 175,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached inner (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2017 168,646 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 159,933 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2016 159,933 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2015 105,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 142,608 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 134,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2012 122,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 122,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 110,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 May 2011 110,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2010 97,964 miles

front wipers deteriorating

front and rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/f tyre damagedon outer sidewall and has cut in outer edge deep enough to reach cord construction

Fail 18 May 2010 97,709 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

front and rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front wipers deteriorating

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/f tyre damagedon outer sidewall and has cut in outer edge deep enough to reach cord construction

o/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread area,badly damaged on outer sidewall with suspect repair and multiple cuts in tread area

Pass 5 May 2009 86,297 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2008 77,727 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 72,280 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 72,280 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 49,012 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 48,994 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 TXZ is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 TXZ, 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 TXZ registered?

HV53 TXZ is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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