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CJ53 UHA

2003 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,245 mi
Last recorded130,245 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 UHA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 130,245 miles

Front Tyres bald inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 115,827 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 115,822 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 107,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 107,072 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre small cuts

Fail 29 May 2014 104,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres worn on edges! Advised replace.also perrishing.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges!

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 99,209 miles

all brake pipes have slight rust

both front tyres cracking in tread

Fail 5 Jun 2013 99,182 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 1 Jun 2012 93,374 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 88,357 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 May 2010 83,615 miles

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

airbag warning lamp

o/s/r suspension lower hub bush/balljoint play

rear exhaust mounting bracket insecure

Fail 25 May 2010 83,615 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

airbag warning lamp

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

o/s/r suspension lower hub bush/balljoint play

rear exhaust mounting bracket insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2007 57,133 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 57,121 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 50,860 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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CJ53 UHA is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CJ53 UHA, 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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CJ53 UHA is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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