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CGZ 9898

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

196,064 mi
Last recorded196,064 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGZ 9898
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 196,064 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 193,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 186,360 miles

Front exhaust flexi section in poor condition but has no leaks

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (ON LIMIT) ** (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 180,074 miles

Front flexi section of exhaust in poor condition but has no leaks

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheel arch liner (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearmost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 172,536 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/r upper arm slight play

Pass 21 Oct 2020 166,923 miles

Front brake discs slight surface corrosion on inner face

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just in front of rear wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 166,923 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake discs slight surface corrosion on inner face

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just in front of rear wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo area slight drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 164,299 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 161,156 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 159,244 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 153,798 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 153,798 miles

Nearside 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 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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 137,809 miles

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

Offside Rear park brake just pass

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 130,444 miles

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

front tyres cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2014 126,977 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 121,547 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 121,545 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 115,432 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 106,427 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 102,394 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 96,671 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 81,461 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 81,454 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 71,757 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2007 71,757 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

centre brake light not working

Fail 2 Sep 2006 69,723 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 69,723 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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CGZ 9898 is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel 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 CGZ 9898, 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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CGZ 9898 is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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