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CP03 TPF

2003 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

87,423 mi
Last recorded87,423 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 TPF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 87,423 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 85,571 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 82,042 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 77,464 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 73,771 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 70,960 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 67,701 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central in front of o/s/r wheel. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 67,441 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play play n/s wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s rear anti roll bar link rubber boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipes corroded in front off rear wheel and joining to rear flexy pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/r indicater white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 62,506 miles

All tyres slightly cracked from perishing.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 60,800 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 59,793 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 56,433 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 56,402 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 54,683 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 50,234 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 46,855 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 44,227 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 37,770 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 32,158 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 26,021 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 24,164 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 24,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 17,423 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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CP03 TPF is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CP03 TPF, 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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CP03 TPF is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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The MOT history for CP03 TPF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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