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3251 MT

2003 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,327 mi
Last recorded77,327 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3251 MT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 77,327 miles

Both rear main brake pipes behind nearside rear undertray appear slightly corroded

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 76,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 75,126 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 74,326 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 72,763 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 71,000 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 69,219 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 66,194 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 62,558 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 58,000 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 55,809 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 53,103 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 53,103 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013
Fail 29 Oct 2013 48,736 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 44,467 miles

Exhaust system modified from standard

Nearside front tyre valve perishing

Offside front tyre valve perishing

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Rear suspension headlight leveling sensor installed incorrectly

Fail 29 Oct 2012 44,467 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust system modified from standard

Nearside front tyre valve perishing

Offside front tyre valve perishing

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Rear suspension headlight leveling sensor installed incorrectly

Pass 31 Oct 2011 41,731 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2011 41,731 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 39,888 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 37,851 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 35,183 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 31,676 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 27,519 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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3251 MT is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 3251 MT, 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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3251 MT is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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