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2003 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · AJ53 TWC

AJ53 TWC

2003 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 221,842 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
BMW 530
Year / Origin
2003 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 15 Apr 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
221,842 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 15 Apr 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2003
Engine
2993cc
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AJ53 TWC Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
  • 221,842 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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AJ53 TWC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Oct 2026, 01:58
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 530 (AJ53 TWC) between March 2022 and April 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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.

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AJ53 TWC Mileage History

  1. 14/03/2022217,111 mi
  2. 16/03/2023218,147 mi+1,036 mi
  3. 30/09/2024221,834 mi+3,687 mi
  4. 17/04/2026221,842 mi+8 mi

Average of roughly 1,156 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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