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CU03 WTT

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

200,918 mi
Last recorded200,918 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 WTT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 200,918 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and under tray

Fail 14 Dec 2020 200,915 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and under tray

Pass 16 Aug 2019 198,158 miles

engine cover and under tray

Pass 23 Aug 2018 180,320 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 175,157 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2017 175,156 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi - pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2016 163,430 miles

body sill covers fitted

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 145,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2014 130,999 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 130,992 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 113,697 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 113,572 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 100,517 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 89,845 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)

Fail 24 May 2010 80,097 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 80,097 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 69,662 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 60,076 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 50,338 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 37,511 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 WTT is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WTT, 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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What year was CU03 WTT registered?

CU03 WTT is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 15 June 2003.

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