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CU53 ULY

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

379,096 mi
Last recorded379,096 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 379,096 miles

fuel filter coming lose

handbrake has excessive travel need attention just pass test

Pass 2 Apr 2020 344,705 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 334,797 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 323,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and bald inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and bald inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 315,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 307,323 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 287,742 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 162,213 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 160,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 238,719 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 30 Jul 2010 136,196 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 132,321 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 132,321 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 130,490 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 129,649 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 103,230 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 28 Apr 2006 86,163 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 ULY is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 ULY, 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 ULY registered?

CU53 ULY is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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