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HW53 HRG

2003 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,661 mi
Last recorded93,661 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 HRG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 93,661 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 93,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 89,036 miles

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

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

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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 85,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 80,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 76,385 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))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 76,385 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 70,436 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 70,283 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 64,379 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2018 64,202 miles

Central Undertrays fitted - Not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 R18 93Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 R18 93Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 62,264 miles

Central under trays fitted obscuring view of some componanats

Nearside Front small nick in tyre wall

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2016 58,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit in place, small nick in outer sidewall,, recommend replace ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm in place,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre, nick on outer sidewall

o/s handbrake performance lower than n/s

under trays, sill and engine covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 22 Dec 2015 57,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm in place (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm in place (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre, outer sidewall, slight damage/cut

parking brake performance 20%, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check

under trays and sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 18 Dec 2014 54,355 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

undertrays fitted, limiting view of vehicle

Pass 10 Dec 2013 51,230 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

undertrays fitted limiting view

Pass 18 Dec 2012 48,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

recommend check steering track

undertrays fitted underside of vehicle, limiting view

Pass 20 Dec 2011 44,103 miles

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

recommend check steering track

undertrays fitted limiting view of underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Dec 2010 40,364 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 37,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 37,252 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 33,994 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 31,442 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 31,423 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front tyers worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Dec 2006 25,506 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 HRG is a 2003 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HRG, 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 HRG registered?

HW53 HRG is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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