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HV53 WXZ

2003 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,724 mi
Last recorded118,724 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 WXZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 118,724 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 112,328 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 108,413 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 108,413 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 107,221 miles

Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning fronts (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 102,419 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 95,429 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 94,894 miles

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

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

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

slight play in n/s/rear stabilizer ball joint

Pass 28 Nov 2016 85,658 miles

Front brake pads appear wearing low

Rear brake pads appear wearing

Slight play in nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes

Slight play nearside rear stabilizer balljoint

Fail 17 Nov 2016 85,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake pads appear wearing low

Rear brake pads appear wearing

Slight play in nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes

Fail 7 Nov 2016 85,333 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested both (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 75,803 miles

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edge

both rear tyres wearing on centre tread close to limits

Pass 2 Dec 2014 66,251 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 61,765 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 56,249 miles

N/S O/S Rear brake disc worn and corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2011 52,275 miles

minor oil leak

rear brake discs scored

Pass 29 Nov 2010 47,301 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 43,517 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 37,776 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 32,882 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 28,504 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 28,299 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 WXZ is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WXZ, 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 WXZ registered?

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

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