2003 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · HK53 UXE
2003 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 99,540 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HK53 UXE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 99,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HK53 UXE 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 (HK53 UXE) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
HK53 UXE Mileage History
- 16/10/202387,805 mi
- 19/10/202387,806 mi+1 mi
- 10/10/202492,500 mi+4,694 mi
- 16/10/202492,500 mi
- 14/10/202599,540 mi+7,040 mi
Average of roughly 5,878 miles per year across 5 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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