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CE53 YLL

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

173,973 mi
Last recorded173,973 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 YLL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 173,973 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 168,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 158,673 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 147,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 147,325 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 May 2018 135,532 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 May 2017 123,055 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 120,736 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 120,736 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 116,824 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 112,118 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 112,118 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 100,458 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 100,458 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 79,342 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 79,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 64,030 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 61,167 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 54,710 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 54,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 45,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2006 32,343 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 32,306 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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CE53 YLL is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE53 YLL, 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 CE53 YLL registered?

CE53 YLL is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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