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CN53 PZP

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

119,869 mi
Last recorded119,869 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 PZP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 119,869 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 119,869 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 118,016 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 118,016 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 115,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 112,783 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 109,035 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 105,003 miles

Front brake pads starting to get low

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

all brake discs worn

Pass 27 Feb 2017 99,478 miles

Front brake discs lipped

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

Offside Rear brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs lipped and worn

Fail 27 Feb 2017 99,478 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs lipped and worn

Pass 23 Feb 2016 93,302 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 89,295 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 11 Feb 2014 85,185 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn

both front tyres worn on limit inner edge

Fail 11 Feb 2014 85,185 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn

both front tyres worn on limit inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2012 76,950 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 71,165 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 57,798 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 57,185 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 47,741 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 35,567 miles

Full underneath inspection unable to be done due to full undershield covering

O/S/F Seat retracting slowly

Pass 18 Nov 2006 24,888 miles

front pads low

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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CN53 PZP is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CN53 PZP, 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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CN53 PZP is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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