2003 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · FL53 UHR
2003 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 109,741 miles. MOT expired on 02 Feb 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,741 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
FL53 UHR Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2023
- 109,741 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL53 UHR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 530 (FL53 UHR) between September 2006 and February 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
FL53 UHR Mileage History
- 19/09/200639,257 mi
- 21/09/200639,258 mi+1 mi
- 07/09/200752,224 mi+12,966 mi
- 28/07/200859,174 mi+6,950 mi
- 18/08/200889,183 mi+30,009 mi
- 19/08/200961,934 mi-27,249 mi
- 23/08/201064,269 mi+2,335 mi
- 18/11/201168,248 mi+3,979 mi
- 09/07/201370,471 mi+2,223 mi
- 07/07/201485,274 mi+14,803 mi
- 07/07/201485,275 mi+1 mi
- 29/07/201590,639 mi+5,364 mi
- 29/07/201590,639 mi
- 26/07/201695,908 mi+5,269 mi
- 26/07/201798,816 mi+2,908 mi
- 25/07/2018100,578 mi+1,762 mi
- 26/07/2019102,108 mi+1,530 mi
- 19/01/2021103,730 mi+1,622 mi
- 12/01/2022104,918 mi+1,188 mi
- 13/01/2022104,920 mi+2 mi
- 03/02/2023109,741 mi+4,821 mi
Average of roughly 4,304 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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