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CT53 LZU

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

195,067 mi
Last recorded195,067 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT53 LZU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 195,067 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 187,838 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 170,464 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 151,880 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 135,723 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2014 135,722 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2013 119,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/F TYRE SPLIT ACCROSS TREAD NOT DEEP TO CORDS/CANVAS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 102,579 miles

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

lower engine cover fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2012 102,579 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

lower engine cover fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2011 98,213 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 20 Aug 2010 96,688 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front headlight bracket broken but not insecure

offside rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2009 86,611 miles

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

brake warning light on.

rear tyres worn low.

Pass 6 Aug 2008 75,328 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 65,733 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 48,498 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 48,439 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CT53 LZU is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LZU, 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 LZU is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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