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HX53 CBU

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

317,263 mi
Last recorded317,263 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 CBU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 317,263 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 317,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 185,728 miles

No smoke detected

under trays

Pass 28 Jul 2015 173,305 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 173,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 167,899 miles

Oil leak

chips in front windscreen

front tyres perishing

headlamp lenses discoloured

slihgt play in front roll bar bushes

Fail 25 Jul 2014 167,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

chips in front windscreen

front tyres perishing

headlamp lenses discoloured

slihgt play in front roll bar bushes

Pass 22 Jul 2013 163,571 miles

oil leak ?

Fail 22 Jul 2013 163,571 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

mixed tyre speed ratings

o/s/r tyre on limit 1.6mm

oil leak ?

Pass 12 Jul 2012 158,715 miles

rad life limited

oil leak

Front washers weak

O/s/f a.r.b link rod has slight play

Fail 12 Jul 2012 158,715 miles

Front washers weak

O/s/f a.r.b link rod has slight play

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak

rad life limited

Pass 29 Jul 2011 154,081 miles

brake pipes corroding

mixed tyre speed ratings

oil leak ?

tyre pressure light on dash

Fail 15 Jul 2011 153,830 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

brake pipes corroding

flat spot in o/s/r wheel rim

oil leak ?

Pass 26 Jul 2010 137,867 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 137,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2009 124,835 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 105,389 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 82,213 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 82,107 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2006 57,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 57,649 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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HX53 CBU is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HX53 CBU, 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 HX53 CBU registered?

HX53 CBU is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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