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CX53 JWN

2003 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

199,421 mi
Last recorded199,421 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 JWN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 199,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 193,856 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 193,856 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested lenses need clearing (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2021 188,911 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 173,237 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 173,236 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 159,978 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 143,337 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 130,423 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 115,891 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 109,086 miles

Front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Front and rear tyres worn

Pass 1 Mar 2014 96,898 miles

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

both rear steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2014 96,676 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (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)

both rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2013 85,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 80,143 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 72,604 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 64,242 miles

Both rear tyres on 2.5mm

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 52,680 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 45,609 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 35,115 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 JWN is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JWN, 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 CX53 JWN registered?

CX53 JWN is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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