2003 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · RK03 ZTZ
2003 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 188,027 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/06/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14/03/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,027 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2926cc
RK03 ZTZ Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2015
- 188,027 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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RK03 ZTZ Mileage History
- 19/05/200676,119 mi
- 27/11/200686,005 mi+9,886 mi
- 26/11/200798,779 mi+12,774 mi
- 14/11/2008107,525 mi+8,746 mi
- 29/05/2010122,668 mi+15,143 mi
- 02/06/2010122,728 mi+60 mi
- 20/05/2011131,192 mi+8,464 mi
- 19/05/2012149,580 mi+18,388 mi
- 25/05/2012149,580 mi
- 20/05/2013164,178 mi+14,598 mi
- 20/05/2013164,178 mi
- 27/05/2014175,814 mi+11,636 mi
- 31/05/2014175,814 mi
- 15/05/2015188,027 mi+12,213 mi
Average of roughly 12,450 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
RK03 ZTZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 530 (RK03 ZTZ) between May 2006 and May 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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