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CU53 OBN

2003 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,942 mi
Last recorded158,942 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 OBN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 158,942 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 152,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind road wheel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind road wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind road wheel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 146,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 145,972 miles

Headlamp aim too high bth (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded behind road wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind road wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 139,537 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 139,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 132,945 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 132,942 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 128,369 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 124,160 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 123,473 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 118,096 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 113,303 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 104,296 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 98,781 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 92,223 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 86,308 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 77,170 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 69,252 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 61,656 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 52,433 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 45,719 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 38,548 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 32,484 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 OBN is a 2003 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OBN, 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 OBN registered?

CU53 OBN is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is CU53 OBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 OBN shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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