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CU53 LXV

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

205,900 mi
Last recorded205,900 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 LXV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 205,900 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 201,268 miles

Offside Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2019 190,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertray & Engine Cover Fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2018 180,046 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 168,872 miles

Manufacture Engine Cover Fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2016 156,242 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2015 143,317 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 142,954 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 130,967 miles

oil leak around engine/ gearbox

Pass 15 Feb 2013 116,826 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Feb 2013 116,826 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 104,223 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 91,284 miles

Nearside 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 Front 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 13 Feb 2010 77,543 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 62,245 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 47,173 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 29,333 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 29,333 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 5,388 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 LXV is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU53 LXV registered?

CU53 LXV is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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