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CU53 VDD

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

155,369 mi
Last recorded155,369 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 VDD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 155,369 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 155,369 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 93,193 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 61,797 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 61,484 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 57,778 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 52,467 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 46,858 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 41,461 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 VDD is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VDD, 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 VDD registered?

CU53 VDD is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is CU53 VDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 VDD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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