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AH53 JAH

2003 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,741 mi
Last recorded169,741 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH53 JAH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 169,741 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 166,346 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 165,950 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 162,924 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 160,475 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 159,977 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 159,152 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 157,938 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 154,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 151,704 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Rear position (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in both front droplinks

Pass 23 Dec 2015 146,990 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 143,928 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 143,928 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 139,767 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 139,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 130,990 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 130,990 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 122,164 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 122,164 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 108,107 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 108,107 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 93,735 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 75,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2009 75,748 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 62,200 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 48,238 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 25,377 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)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AH53 JAH is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AH53 JAH, 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 AH53 JAH registered?

AH53 JAH is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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