2003 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · BG03 UUD
2003 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 25 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 187,442 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,442 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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BG03 UUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2024
- 187,442 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG03 UUD 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 (BG03 UUD) between December 2021 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
BG03 UUD Mileage History
- 29/12/2021173,199 mi
- 03/01/2022173,349 mi+150 mi
- 08/01/2022173,679 mi+330 mi
- 16/02/2023179,911 mi+6,232 mi
- 15/04/2024187,442 mi+7,531 mi
Average of roughly 6,208 miles per year across 5 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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