2003 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · FB53 DCX
2003 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 07 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 151,065 miles. MOT expired on 12 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,065 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FB53 DCX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2024
- 151,065 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FB53 DCX MOT History
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 (FB53 DCX) between October 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 December 2024 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: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
FB53 DCX Mileage History
- 26/10/2022115,654 mi
- 23/10/2023140,352 mi+24,698 mi
- 25/10/2023140,470 mi+118 mi
- 13/12/2024151,065 mi+10,595 mi
Average of roughly 16,603 miles per year across 4 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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