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HN53 CUU

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

160,276 mi
Last recorded160,276 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 CUU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 160,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 157,249 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 153,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays restricting view

Pass 11 Dec 2018 149,679 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 145,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 139,874 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2015 128,909 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 113,590 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 113,490 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 99,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Sep 2012 87,376 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 78,415 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 67,119 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 67,119 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 49,078 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 33,017 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 31,665 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 31,665 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 19,380 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 17,267 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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HN53 CUU is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel 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 HN53 CUU, 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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HN53 CUU is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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