2003 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · GP53 FKU
2003 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 165,042 miles. MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,042 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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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GP53 FKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 165,042 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GP53 FKU 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 (GP53 FKU) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GP53 FKU Mileage History
- 11/02/2022157,045 mi
- 23/02/2024158,230 mi+1,185 mi
- 23/02/2024158,230 mi
- 23/01/2025161,355 mi+3,125 mi
- 10/02/2026165,042 mi+3,687 mi
Average of roughly 2,001 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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