2003 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · RV03 AET
2003 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 171,100 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,100 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RV03 AET Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 171,100 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV03 AET MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 530 (RV03 AET) between March 2006 and September 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
RV03 AET Mileage History
- 20/03/200645,602 mi
- 12/09/200651,234 mi+5,632 mi
- 17/09/200758,724 mi+7,490 mi
- 05/09/200864,296 mi+5,572 mi
- 05/09/200864,296 mi
- 05/10/200971,983 mi+7,687 mi
- 04/10/201078,616 mi+6,633 mi
- 03/10/201185,617 mi+7,001 mi
- 26/09/201291,979 mi+6,362 mi
- 22/11/201398,174 mi+6,195 mi
- 25/11/201398,174 mi
- 09/10/2014103,683 mi+5,509 mi
- 10/10/2014103,683 mi
- 30/11/2015104,042 mi+359 mi
- 13/01/2016104,051 mi+9 mi
- 26/08/2016104,062 mi+11 mi
- 15/08/2017114,601 mi+10,539 mi
- 25/08/2018118,300 mi+3,699 mi
- 21/08/2019122,997 mi+4,697 mi
- 24/08/2019123,002 mi+5 mi
- 19/08/2020129,650 mi+6,648 mi
- 06/09/2021133,851 mi+4,201 mi
- 17/08/2022138,904 mi+5,053 mi
- 26/08/2022139,097 mi+193 mi
- 21/08/2023148,556 mi+9,459 mi
- 31/08/2024157,487 mi+8,931 mi
- 05/09/2025171,100 mi+13,613 mi
Average of roughly 6,448 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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