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CJ53 UUO

2003 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,444 mi
Last recorded98,444 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 UUO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 98,444 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 96,823 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 87,710 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 83,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2011 75,909 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 71,253 miles

plastic covers fitted to underbody & engine bay area

Pass 25 Nov 2009 64,557 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 56,932 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 40,946 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 30,525 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 30,525 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2006 29,916 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 UUO is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 CJ53 UUO, 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 CJ53 UUO registered?

CJ53 UUO is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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