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CP53 HLC

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,393 mi
Last recorded183,393 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 HLC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 183,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under seal area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 179,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 179,174 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 158,271 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 149,349 miles

heat shield insecure at fuel tank

nearside front tyre badly worn at edges

Fail 4 Sep 2019 149,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

heat shield insecure at fuel tank

nearside front tyre badly worn at edges

Pass 3 Sep 2018 126,370 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 26 Jul 2018 124,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure Inner lens loose (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure Inner lens loose (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F brake pipe is corroding.

N/S/R tyre is worn very low (2mm).

O/S/R brake pipe is corroding.

Possible slight leak from nearside flexi pipe.

Slight rear diff oil leak.

Pass 8 Aug 2017 113,552 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 105,483 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 98,773 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 89,991 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 85,479 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 85,479 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 80,059 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 74,678 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 14 Nov 2011 74,678 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 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)

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 22 Nov 2010 69,345 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 63,082 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 63,011 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 56,230 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 49,096 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 42,942 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 41,670 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 HLC is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HLC, 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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CP53 HLC is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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