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JS51 RAJ

2003 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

146,460 mi
Last recorded146,460 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS51 RAJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 146,460 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 146,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 142,490 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 141,725 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2019 141,579 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 141,579 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened D bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 133,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 120,862 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 113,789 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 26 May 2015 107,313 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 107,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 99,888 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear shock absorber length different when extended

Fail 21 May 2014 99,888 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear shock absorber length different when extended

Fail 13 May 2014 99,781 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside rear wheel rim slightly bent

Pass 20 May 2013 91,435 miles

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

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

both front tyres are cracking on outer edge

Pass 25 May 2012 83,709 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2012 83,709 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 78,651 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 2mm tread bars.

Child seats fitted to passenger side front and rear seats.

Drivers side rear tyre wearing on inner edges.

Front and rear brake discs corroded worn and scored.

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

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

Rear metal brake pipes getting corroded.

Rear number plate delaminating.

Rear subframe bushes have slight play and movement.

Rear suspension air bellows perished.

Wipers poor in operation.

Fail 4 May 2011 78,644 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Both rear tyres worn to 2mm tread bars.

Child seats fitted to passenger side front and rear seats.

Drivers side rear tyre wearing on inner edges.

Engine and floor pan plastic undertrays fitted.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front and rear brake discs corroded worn and scored.

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear metal brake pipes getting corroded.

Rear number plate delaminating.

Rear subframe bushes have slight play and movement.

Rear suspension air bellows perished.

Wipers poor in operation.

Pass 5 May 2010 70,217 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 66,542 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 66,542 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 57,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 44,400 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 44,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 32,638 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 32,638 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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JS51 RAJ is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 JS51 RAJ, 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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JS51 RAJ is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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