MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
379,096 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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fuel filter coming lose
handbrake has excessive travel need attention just pass test
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)
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)
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)
both rear tyres on legal limit
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is CU53 ULY safe to buy?
The MOT history for CU53 ULY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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