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LT53 ZXR

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,563 mi
Last recorded140,563 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 ZXR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 140,563 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 140,563 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 136,539 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 136,532 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 130,324 miles

rear pads low

Pass 27 Oct 2016 128,243 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 30 Sep 2015 117,466 miles

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

play in offside front inner rack joint

Fail 28 Sep 2015 117,463 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lamp not brighter than tail lamp (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lamp not brighter than tail lamp (1.2.1d)

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

play in offside front inner rack joint

Pass 23 Sep 2014 109,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 99,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs slightly corroded

headlamp images becoming poor

Fail 4 Sep 2013 99,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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 damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs slightly corroded

headlamp images becoming poor

Pass 28 Aug 2012 88,846 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 78,110 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)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 78,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 9 Sep 2010 68,837 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 59,488 miles

both front tyre treads worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2008 46,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

headlamp deflectors fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2007 33,601 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 18,912 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 9,877 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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LT53 ZXR is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LT53 ZXR, 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 LT53 ZXR registered?

LT53 ZXR is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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