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HY53 DVR

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

172,225 mi
Last recorded172,225 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 DVR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 172,225 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOST FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 157,944 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH 'D' Bushes # (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play # (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play # (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated # (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 144,549 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 144,549 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 130,479 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

o/s/r brake hose heavily perished

parking brake efficiency poor 17%

Fail 24 Jan 2019 130,473 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

o/s/r brake hose heavily perished

parking brake efficiency poor 17%

Pass 25 Jan 2018 113,403 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 113,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 98,775 miles

both rear wishbones front inner bushes split

chunk out of o/s/f tyre outer sidewall + n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Fail 25 Jan 2017 98,775 miles

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

both rear wishbones front inner bushes split

chunk out of o/s/f tyre outer sidewall + n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 23 Jan 2016 78,819 miles

rear tyres have cuts in the sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or chords

Fail 21 Jan 2016 78,819 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing locking mechanism (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear tyres have cuts in the sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or chords

Pass 21 Oct 2013 77,953 miles

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

slight white smoke

Fail 21 Oct 2013 77,953 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight white smoke

Pass 23 Aug 2012 77,828 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 61,495 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 97,827 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 84,159 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 67,705 miles

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

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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HY53 DVR is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HY53 DVR, 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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HY53 DVR is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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