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CK53 UPW

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

245,030 mi
Last recorded245,030 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 UPW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 245,030 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

GENERAL CORROSION

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 239,071 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 233,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 229,006 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 224,099 miles

Nearside Rear worn on edges

Offside Rear worn on edges

Fail 18 Nov 2020 224,099 miles

Nearside Rear worn on edges

Offside Rear worn on edges

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 220,392 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 214,203 miles

tyres worn on edges

Fail 17 Nov 2018 214,203 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Nov 2017 206,636 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 198,051 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 197,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 190,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 177,256 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 177,072 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 167,122 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 158,436 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 150,744 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 140,602 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 132,283 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 124,503 miles

front & rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2007 117,086 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 89,955 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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CK53 UPW is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 CK53 UPW, 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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CK53 UPW is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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