2003 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · CX52 CWP
2003 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2003. Recorded mileage 169,424 miles. MOT valid until 07/09/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/09/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,424 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2926cc
CX52 CWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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CX52 CWP 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 (CX52 CWP) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 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 (11 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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