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CF03 WDZ

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

193,364 mi
Last recorded193,364 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 WDZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 193,364 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Hand brake shoes (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 192,693 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded BOTH MAINS ()

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 191,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Mains ()

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Hand brake shoes (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four ()

Pass 3 Aug 2021 189,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 189,120 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Both main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 188,112 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 180,441 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in board dis (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin hand brake shoes (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

been lowered

Pass 23 Feb 2018 170,380 miles

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2017 159,324 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 159,313 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front discs and pads worn

Pass 24 Feb 2016 150,773 miles

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

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

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Pass 14 Aug 2015 146,727 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under covers/Engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2014 135,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 124,768 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 124,718 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 114,297 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 104,673 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 94,697 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)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 85,677 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all 4 tyres have little cuts

Fail 11 Aug 2008 72,991 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 72,991 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 62,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 52,376 miles

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

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

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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CF03 WDZ is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CF03 WDZ, 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 CF03 WDZ registered?

CF03 WDZ is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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