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CR53 REC

2003 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,600 mi
Last recorded99,600 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR53 REC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 99,600 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 98,738 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 98,644 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 94,463 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 89,617 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 83,678 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 75,371 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 111,121 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 111,094 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 May 2010 63,977 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 May 2010 63,977 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2009 102,368 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 15 Aug 2008 92,768 miles

body kit & undertray fitted

both h/lamp patterns poor

both rear tyres worn, o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

o/s/f jacking pad missing

Fail 15 Aug 2008 92,768 miles

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

all tyres worn, o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

body kit & undertray fitted

both h/lamp patterns poor

o/s/f jacking pad missing

Pass 2 Aug 2007 71,311 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 45,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Feb 2006 45,731 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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CR53 REC is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CR53 REC, 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 CR53 REC registered?

CR53 REC is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is CR53 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR53 REC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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