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M21 OTA

2003 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

96,775 mi
Last recorded96,775 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 OTA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 96,775 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 91,086 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 88,596 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 84,648 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 76,968 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 66,366 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 57,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 54,359 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 52,936 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 65,290 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 47,602 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 47,602 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 44,032 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 42,853 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 42,133 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 40,979 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 40,080 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 36,235 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 32,893 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 28,651 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 30 Mar 2006 20,157 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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M21 OTA is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M21 OTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M21 OTA registered?

M21 OTA is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is M21 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M21 OTA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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