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D7 CSW

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,781 mi
Last recorded142,781 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 CSW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 142,781 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 139,627 miles

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

Slight play in steering joints.

Fail 25 Sep 2017 139,627 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Slight play in steering joints.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 125,005 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING AND SUSPENSION JOINTS.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 110,907 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 104,440 miles

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

tpms warning lamp on

Fail 5 Sep 2014 104,437 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

tpms warning lamp on

Pass 10 Jul 2013 99,678 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 99,678 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 87,889 miles

BULB LIGHT ON DASH ALL BULBS OPERATING

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 87,857 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 77,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW INSIDE

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2009 65,207 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 141,114 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 113,224 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 79,993 miles

front tyres 3mm

rear tyres feathered on edges

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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D7 CSW is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D7 CSW, 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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D7 CSW is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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