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CU53 MWV

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,407 mi
Last recorded145,407 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 MWV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 145,407 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 145,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 136,123 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 126,555 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 126,555 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2019 116,721 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 May 2018 107,333 miles

Front Inner Brake pads not seen

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Both tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 May 2018 107,128 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Inner Brake pads not seen

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Both tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2017 98,170 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 98,169 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear Sus Arm F/o/side (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 May 2016 93,716 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 87,040 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 87,003 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 May 2014 82,315 miles

advise front number plate

advise offside rear tyre on limits

Pass 29 May 2013 124,945 miles
Fail 27 May 2013 124,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyer inner edge close to the limit

Pass 30 May 2012 113,834 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 66,422 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 20 May 2011 66,422 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)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Mar 2010 58,708 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 23 Mar 2009 46,644 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 46,374 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,387 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 34,387 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 34,387 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 34,289 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 26,304 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)

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 MWV is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MWV, 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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CU53 MWV is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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