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HW53 EFO

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

166,615 mi
Last recorded166,615 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 EFO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 166,615 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 157,182 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp top fixing bracket broken

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

Offside Headlamp top fixing bracket broken

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 157,181 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly DSC Switch (7.12 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp top fixing bracket broken

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

Offside Headlamp top fixing bracket broken

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 154,216 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 154,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 148,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp unit fixing bracket broken

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By flexi hose / corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 148,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Font to back / BOTH PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp unit fixing bracket broken

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By flexi hose / corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 138,056 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 138,056 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear most hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 128,633 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine/Transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 128,632 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine/Transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 115,895 miles

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

Front brake pads look low.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 115,895 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front brake pads look low.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 105,610 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 93,737 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 82,648 miles

Both rear upper suspension arm joints have slight play

Pass 7 Jan 2015 69,154 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 56,345 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 43,711 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 40,179 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 36,727 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2009 31,765 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 26,156 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 21,790 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 16,689 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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HW53 EFO is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HW53 EFO, 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 HW53 EFO registered?

HW53 EFO is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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