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HW53 HYY

2003 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,839 mi
Last recorded137,839 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 HYY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 137,839 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has free play movement.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner steering arm has free play movement.

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 133,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Door mirror glass slight worn.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 124,260 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 124,260 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 116,781 miles

Nearside headlamp brackets damage

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 110,394 miles

Front wipers smearing

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

both disc inner corroded

tyres edge slight wear uneven

under tray insecure

Fail 24 Apr 2017 110,394 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smearing

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

both disc inner corroded

tyres edge slight wear uneven

under tray insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2016 102,919 miles

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

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

inner rack has slight play

Fail 7 Mar 2016 102,602 miles

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

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

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

inner rack has slight play

Pass 26 Feb 2015 95,021 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 89,533 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 82,458 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 76,373 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 69,693 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 60,081 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 51,265 miles

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 39,733 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 29,426 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 HYY is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HYY, 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 HYY registered?

HW53 HYY is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is HW53 HYY safe to buy?

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