2003 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · CV03 LFF
2003 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 227,876 miles. MOT expired on 30 Dec 2024. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 227,876 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.
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CV03 LFF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2023
- 227,876 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CV03 LFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 530 (CV03 LFF) between December 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 31 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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.
CV03 LFF Mileage History
- 29/12/2021211,190 mi
- 28/12/2022219,511 mi+8,321 mi
- 08/12/2023227,876 mi+8,365 mi
Average of roughly 8,596 miles per year across 3 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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