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CRZ 6530

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,498 mi
Last recorded169,498 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRZ 6530
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 169,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

nearside rear jacking point missing

offside front jacking point missing

tyre pressure warning light on

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 May 2018 165,488 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes worn

Front lower suspension arm bushes worn

Nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint slight play

Offside front bottom ball joint slight play

Rear brake pipes corroded

parking brake effort only just within requirements

Pass 31 Mar 2017 152,768 miles

Both sides front lower arm bushes worn

Offside tie rod ball joint slight play

Parking brake effort only just within requirements

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 138,823 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 138,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 203,351 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 193,923 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 193,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 110,339 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 96,310 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 87,856 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly pitted

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

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

Small chips on front windscreen

Pass 30 Sep 2010 83,964 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 83,883 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake discs worn advise further inspection

handbrake travel nearly to its stop

unable to see many test items

Pass 16 Jul 2009 68,355 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 68,160 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 50,681 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 50,681 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 39,746 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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CRZ 6530 is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 98,390 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CRZ 6530, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CRZ 6530 registered?

CRZ 6530 is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is CRZ 6530 safe to buy?

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