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A23 ATM

2003 BMW 530

Purple Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests29 (25 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.2%

Mileage

107,955 mi
Last recorded107,955 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 ATM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

25 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 107,955 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2026 112,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2025 101,421 miles

both rear tyres near legal limit

Pass 13 Jan 2025 102,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 98,616 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 92,892 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 85,389 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 85,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle Run flat tyre (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Headlamp levelling device on suspension siezed.

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 78,295 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 65,665 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 65,643 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2020 93,413 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 93,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 53,906 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 34,978 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 34,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2019 88,098 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 82,400 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2017 76,002 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 69,926 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 60,750 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 57,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 50,769 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 44,029 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 37,712 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads starting to crack

Pass 9 Dec 2008 30,401 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 25,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 20,333 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 16,513 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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A23 ATM is a 2003 BMW 530 in Purple with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.2%.

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 A23 ATM, 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 A23 ATM registered?

A23 ATM is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is A23 ATM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 ATM shows 29 tests with a 86.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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