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HX53 EGF

2003 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

150,692 mi
Last recorded150,692 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 EGF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 150,692 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2022 150,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 148,109 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 146,184 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 142,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 129,831 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 118,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 112,444 miles

Front suspension brake reaction bushes worn/soft.

Fuel flap opener not working.

Play in offside track rod inner joint.

Poor beam image from both head lamps.

Fail 20 Sep 2016 112,444 miles

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

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

Front suspension brake reaction bushes worn/soft.

Fuel flap opener not working.

Play in offside track rod inner joint.

Poor beam image from both head lamps.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 105,094 miles

CONDENSATION IN N/S/F HEADLAMP GLASS

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 18 Sep 2014 96,600 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 89,517 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 89,512 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 76,363 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 76,363 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 67,496 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 59,688 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 51,764 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 43,034 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 43,033 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 30,698 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 20,318 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 9,200 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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HX53 EGF is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HX53 EGF, 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 HX53 EGF registered?

HX53 EGF is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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