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CF53 CXV

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

212,745 mi
Last recorded212,745 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 CXV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 212,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 187,690 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 187,661 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 180,917 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 180,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 165,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 146,324 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 126,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

various stone chips in the windscreen ,all smaller then 10mm

Pass 28 Nov 2011 106,821 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 106,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 87,785 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system shows a puncture

Pass 17 Nov 2009 75,895 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Nov 2008 69,959 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 61,426 miles

slight damage to n/s/r outer wheel rim

Pass 23 Nov 2006 54,891 miles

N/S = O/S FRONT TYRES BWEARING ON EDGES †N/S FRONT TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT †REAR BRAKE PADS LOW †N/S REAR WHEEL RIM DENTED

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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CF53 CXV is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CF53 CXV, 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 CF53 CXV registered?

CF53 CXV is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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