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HX53 ESG

2003 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,131 mi
Last recorded122,131 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 ESG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 122,131 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 121,843 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative light on... (7.1.5 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polish.... (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 116,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

both headlamp beam images slightly

Fail 28 Oct 2020 116,292 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front 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))

both headlamp beam images slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2019 109,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 101,456 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 89,386 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside headlamp damaged but not insecure

offside headlamp damaged but not insecure

Fail 25 Oct 2017 89,386 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)

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)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

nearside headlamp damaged but not insecure

offside headlamp damaged but not insecure

Fail 23 Oct 2017 89,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 82,656 miles

Both headlamp lens in poor condition.

Oil leak from engine.

Poor patterns from both headlamp aims.

Fail 18 Oct 2016 82,656 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front (2.4.G.2)

Both headlamp lens in poor condition.

Oil leak from engine.

Poor patterns from both headlamp aims.

Pass 26 Oct 2015 78,861 miles

Offside rear handbrake reading slightly low.

Oil leak from engine area.

Fail 26 Oct 2015 78,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front and nearside rear tyres.

Offside rear handbrake reading slightly low.

Oil leak from engine area.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 73,967 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 67,624 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 59,522 miles

Nail in offsiderear tyre

Offside front tyre perished

Rear tyres perished and wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Nov 2012 59,522 miles

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

Nail in offsiderear tyre

Offside front tyre perished

Rear tyres perished and wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Oct 2011 51,199 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 45,822 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 41,964 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

BOTH FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGES GETTING LOW

FRONT BRAKE PADS BECOMING LOW

Pass 17 Oct 2008 29,514 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 24,793 miles

n/s rear tyre nailed

Pass 21 Oct 2006 19,009 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 ESG is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ESG, 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 ESG registered?

HX53 ESG is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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