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777 GAB

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

80,596 mi
Last recorded80,596 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration777 GAB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 80,596 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 80,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 80,083 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 79,416 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 79,117 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both , inner faces corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 79,108 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, inner edges corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 77,798 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 76,211 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 74,768 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 71,918 miles

Nearside Rear 5mm tread devoid of tread inner edge

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 69,239 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 66,792 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 66,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 64,804 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 60,238 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 57,081 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 54,885 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 54,865 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 51,333 miles

nsf tyre worn opn edges/cord nearly exposed

osf tyre worn on edges/cord nearly exposed

Fail 23 Oct 2009 51,333 miles

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

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

nsf tyre worn opn edges/cord nearly exposed

osf tyre worn on edges/cord nearly exposed

Pass 27 Oct 2008 46,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 39,257 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 39,257 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 30,057 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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777 GAB is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 777 GAB, 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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777 GAB is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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