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CU03 OUE

2003 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,861 mi
Last recorded151,861 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 OUE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 151,861 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s mirror repaired with tape

Fail 8 Nov 2017 151,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high no adjuster (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low no adjuster (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s mirror repaired with tape

Pass 23 Nov 2016 146,481 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both mirror backs are secured with tape

n/s/f outer sill is slightly damaged

under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 22 Nov 2016 146,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect clean (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (1.8)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

both mirror backs are secured with tape

n/s/f outer sill is slightly damaged

under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 31 Dec 2015 142,855 miles

Front nearside and offside wiper blades split at ends

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

brake pipes at rear corroding

Fail 31 Dec 2015 142,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front nearside and offside wiper blades split at ends

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

brake pipes at rear corroding

Fail 31 Dec 2014 137,782 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 137,782 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 30 Sep 2013 128,811 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 123,213 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 116,386 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 104,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 73,445 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 50,782 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 7 Dec 2007 41,293 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 33,716 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 24,235 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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CU03 OUE is a 2003 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CU03 OUE, 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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CU03 OUE is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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