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KD53 CXU

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

131,067 mi
Last recorded131,067 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 CXU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 131,067 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 126,241 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing low

Offside rear top suspension arm bushes worn

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

Rear axle bushes splitting and worn

Sill covers fitted

Slight knock from steering

Under trays fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2024 126,239 miles

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

All brake discs corroded and worn

Front brake pads wearing low

Offside rear top suspension arm bushes worn

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

Rear axle bushes splitting and worn

Rear brake pads getting low

Sill covers fitted

Slight knock from steering

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2023 123,849 miles

All brake discs corroded and worn

Both front flexi brake hoses perished and cracking

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre side wall damaged

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

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear suspension bushes worn

Slight knock from steering on offside

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2022 121,221 miles

Front brake hoses perishing

Handbrake only just met requirements

Front brake discs corroded and worn

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2021 118,373 miles

Both rear tyres outer edge perishing heavily

Engine management light on

Headlamps cloudy not effecting pattern

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe rusty

Oil leaks

Oil low

Pass 5 Aug 2020 115,327 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Engine bay ( manifold area ) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight deteriation

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has slight deteriation

Oil leaks

Fail 4 Aug 2020 115,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine management lamp illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Engine bay ( manifold area ) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has deteriation

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 50 r 17 98 w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight deteriation

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has deteriation

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 50 r 17 98 w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has slight deteriation

Oil leaks

Pass 9 Aug 2019 113,429 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 113,429 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 109,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake slightly binding

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 105,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 102,510 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 102,507 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 98,894 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 90,413 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 90,413 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 87,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 15 Jul 2011 80,170 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2010 75,373 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 70,363 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 66,977 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 58,420 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 42,810 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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KD53 CXU is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KD53 CXU, 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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KD53 CXU is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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