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CT53 LFN

2003 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,890 mi
Last recorded102,890 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT53 LFN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 102,890 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper chip on the wind screen

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 99,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 97,519 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 95,042 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 91,036 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 85,215 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 85,215 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 79,555 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 72,399 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)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2014 66,967 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 66,966 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 61,094 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 54,765 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 52,765 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 49,662 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 48,091 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 48,088 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 39,181 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 31,104 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 22,367 miles

front brake discs have a corroded lip on inner edges

Fail 25 Sep 2006 22,367 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs have corroded lip on inner edges

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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CT53 LFN is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CT53 LFN, 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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CT53 LFN is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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