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CU53 BVG

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,297 mi
Last recorded104,297 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 BVG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 104,297 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 104,288 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 96,260 miles

Oil leak ()

engine cover

sill covers fitted

under tray

Fail 1 Dec 2016 96,100 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

engine cover

sill covers fitted

under tray

Pass 12 Dec 2015 85,652 miles

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

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)

engine cover

oil leak

sill covers fitted

under trays

Pass 9 Dec 2014 79,151 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 68,985 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 65,782 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 62,548 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 57,079 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 52,951 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 2 Mar 2010 52,951 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 46,440 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 12 Nov 2007 36,353 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 27,718 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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CU53 BVG is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CU53 BVG, 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 CU53 BVG registered?

CU53 BVG is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is CU53 BVG safe to buy?

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