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839 ATO

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

244,505 mi
Last recorded244,505 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration839 ATO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 244,505 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 238,701 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 231,595 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 230,201 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 226,789 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 222,263 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 218,169 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 214,425 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 208,657 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Mar 2018 208,657 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Side repeater incorrect colour 501A (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 199,581 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 199,581 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts/rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 188,721 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 179,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r floor damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2015 179,261 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r floor damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2014 168,633 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 154,066 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 142,074 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 130,275 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 130,275 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 120,506 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 110,719 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 98,084 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 May 2007 79,464 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 58,759 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 58,759 miles

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

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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839 ATO is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 839 ATO, 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 839 ATO registered?

839 ATO is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is 839 ATO safe to buy?

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