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CT03 RKX

2003 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,989 mi
Last recorded58,989 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT03 RKX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2025 58,989 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 58,739 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 58,082 miles

Underside of vehicle treated

Pass 4 Nov 2020 55,874 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 53,179 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 51,017 miles

front tyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 27 May 2016 51,000 miles

slight play in o/s/r upper suspension arm

Pass 17 Apr 2015 49,431 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 47,872 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 46,260 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 42,365 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 34,699 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 26,395 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 23,108 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 20,508 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 16,465 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 12,707 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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CT03 RKX is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CT03 RKX, 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 CT03 RKX registered?

CT03 RKX is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is CT03 RKX safe to buy?

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