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CSK 231

2003 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,653 mi
Last recorded77,653 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSK 231
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 77,653 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 77,561 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 77,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 77,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 77,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly out of shape, inner edge.

Rear Tyres both slightly mis-shaped.

Pass 20 Oct 2021 77,258 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 77,156 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 77,044 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 76,996 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 76,896 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 76,154 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 75,411 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 75,397 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 74,996 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 74,331 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 73,960 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 70,982 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 61,496 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 52,429 miles

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

Offside 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)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 52,429 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 42,420 miles

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

O/S/F brake hose slightly twisted.

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 33,712 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 33,664 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 33,664 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 33,664 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 16,521 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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CSK 231 is a 2003 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CSK 231, 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 CSK 231 registered?

CSK 231 is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is CSK 231 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSK 231 shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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