CarVerify

Free Car Check

CU53 RZD

2003 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

171,956 mi
Last recorded171,956 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 171,956 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of both mains (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

ns and os outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

under covers fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2023 171,955 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of both mains (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

ns and os outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

under covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2022 157,924 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively suraces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 154,448 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 151,265 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 144,664 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 138,158 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexses (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 129,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 123,224 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 120,245 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 120,239 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 115,602 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 108,639 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre 0mm inner edge

Fail 7 Jan 2013 108,639 miles

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

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

O/S/F Tyre 0mm inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2012 103,705 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 97,401 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 84,750 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 84,750 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 71,340 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 71,267 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 59,448 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 43,805 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
Full BMW 530 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CU53 RZD is a 2003 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RZD, 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

How do I check the history of CU53 RZD?

You can check the full history of CU53 RZD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CU53 RZD registered?

CU53 RZD is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is CU53 RZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 RZD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CU53 RZD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CU53 RZD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.