2003 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · FC03 HJX
2003 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 20 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 153,298 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,298 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FC03 HJX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/08/2026
- 153,298 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 29 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FC03 HJX 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 (FC03 HJX) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 74 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded main steel pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
FC03 HJX Mileage History
- 29/09/2023147,081 mi
- 09/10/2023147,127 mi+46 mi
- 28/11/2024149,581 mi+2,454 mi
- 27/11/2025151,897 mi+2,316 mi
- 07/08/2026153,298 mi+1,401 mi
Average of roughly 2,177 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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