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C1 NEM

2003 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,111 mi
Last recorded172,111 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 NEM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 172,111 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 169,564 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 162,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 265/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 162,351 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 265/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 154,689 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 151,036 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 147,071 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 145,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 88,414 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 88,413 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 87,163 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 84,506 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 82,318 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 82,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing spring missing (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 77,574 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 73,690 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 70,553 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2012 70,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2011 66,547 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 62,507 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 58,832 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 51,845 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 May 2008 51,823 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 41,987 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 37,827 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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C1 NEM is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C1 NEM, 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 C1 NEM registered?

C1 NEM is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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