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CP53 CPY

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

195,666 mi
Last recorded195,666 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 CPY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 195,666 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 185,738 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 185,738 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 175,398 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 156,273 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 148,453 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 148,453 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 135,198 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 135,198 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 124,002 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 112,536 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 103,255 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 95,482 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 90,899 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 81,163 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 73,341 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 62,508 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 50,524 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 41,682 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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CP53 CPY is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CP53 CPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP53 CPY registered?

CP53 CPY is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is CP53 CPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP53 CPY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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