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CX53 BVB

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

91,227 mi
Last recorded91,227 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 BVB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 91,227 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 88,832 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 88,832 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 87,967 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 86,532 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 86,532 miles

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 85,544 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 85,544 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 84,020 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 84,020 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 79,170 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 79,170 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 75,997 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 73,838 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 71,318 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 68,853 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 65,430 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 62,759 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 61,890 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 61,431 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 60,832 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 55,840 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 47,683 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 38,753 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 38,523 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 36,316 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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CX53 BVB is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 CX53 BVB, 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 CX53 BVB registered?

CX53 BVB is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is CX53 BVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 BVB shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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