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CU53 OHY

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,847 mi
Last recorded168,847 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 168,847 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 160,428 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 120,952 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 120,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2012 109,703 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 85,092 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 70,146 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 59,703 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 47,747 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 41,003 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 31,916 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 31,916 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 OHY is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OHY, 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 OHY registered?

CU53 OHY is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is CU53 OHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 OHY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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