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CX52 VXT

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,550 mi
Last recorded177,550 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 VXT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 177,550 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 171,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Outer sill corroded o/s/r n/s/r

Fail 2 Feb 2024 171,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Outer sill corroded o/s/r n/s/r

Pass 30 Jan 2023 163,153 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 163,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 158,164 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 151,228 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 136,372 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 136,372 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 124,613 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 124,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 105,645 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 91,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 85,413 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 73,847 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 69,832 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 66,033 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 63,538 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 60,605 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 57,573 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 54,036 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 51,012 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 44,789 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 36,066 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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CX52 VXT is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 CX52 VXT, 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

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What year was CX52 VXT registered?

CX52 VXT is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is CX52 VXT safe to buy?

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