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CP53 CMV

2003 BMW 523

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,344 mi
Last recorded123,344 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 CMV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 123,344 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside fuel tank strap is loose ( wrong one)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 123,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside fuel tank strap is loose ( wrong one)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 114,062 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 106,346 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 106,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Apr 2009 93,821 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

washer pipes leaking under bonnet

Pass 17 Apr 2008 85,104 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 85,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f/ is badly worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 12 Apr 2007 72,006 miles

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

engine undertray fitted

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

rear brake pads low

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2006 71,987 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 523?

Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
5,849
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
20,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,085
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,427
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,285
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CP53 CMV is a 2003 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a BMW 523 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 17,201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CP53 CMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 523 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 523 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CP53 CMV registered?

CP53 CMV is a 2003 BMW 523, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is CP53 CMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP53 CMV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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