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JA53 XJJ

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

136,302 mi
Last recorded136,302 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA53 XJJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 136,302 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 129,906 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 123,862 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 116,624 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 107,864 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 100,362 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 91,527 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 76,525 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 May 2011 67,432 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 57,137 miles

play in rack arm o/s

Fail 6 May 2010 57,078 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in rack arm o/s

Pass 29 Apr 2009 46,559 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 39,493 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 23,243 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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JA53 XJJ is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 JA53 XJJ, 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 JA53 XJJ registered?

JA53 XJJ is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is JA53 XJJ safe to buy?

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