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CU53 OAX

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,225 mi
Last recorded131,225 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 OAX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 131,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.03mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.19mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays/covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Feb 2022 131,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.03mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.19mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays/covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Mar 2021 123,693 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 123,654 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 118,490 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to front rear under covers appear to be corroded but coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 28 Feb 2020 118,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to front rear under covers appear to be corroded but coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 109,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BY FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 107,674 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 99,294 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 95,516 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 94,368 miles

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 94,358 miles

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

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

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 86,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 84,481 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 77,921 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 75,869 miles

unable to make full inspection of underside of car due to plastic covers

Fail 29 Nov 2007 75,869 miles

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

unable to make full inspection of underside of car due to plastic covers

Pass 18 Oct 2006 59,658 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 OAX is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 OAX, 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 OAX registered?

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

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