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HV53 TZU

2003 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

92,925 mi
Last recorded92,925 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 TZU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 92,925 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 90,871 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 88,238 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 84,264 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 82,518 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 77,202 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 77,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp STUCK ON WITH SIDELIGHT SWITCHED ON. (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 64,649 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 64,641 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 64,450 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 62,197 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 61,766 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack slight leak o/s/f (2.3.3b)

Rear both rear tyres perishing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 61,409 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 61,403 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 60,377 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 59,192 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 58,346 miles

brake fluid service light on

o/s steering rack gaiter damp with oil

Pass 24 Sep 2012 57,037 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 55,935 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 55,933 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 54,483 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 49,701 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 45,440 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 41,943 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 33,151 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 TZU is a 2003 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 HV53 TZU, 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

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What year was HV53 TZU registered?

HV53 TZU is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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