2003 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · B15 WBC
2003 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 147,700 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,700 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
B15 WBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 147,700 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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B15 WBC Mileage History
- 01/12/2022137,259 mi
- 24/05/2024140,489 mi+3,230 mi
- 10/07/2025144,464 mi+3,975 mi
- 03/07/2026147,700 mi+3,236 mi
- 03/07/2026147,700 mi
Average of roughly 2,911 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B15 WBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 530 (B15 WBC) between December 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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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