2003 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · JEF 55S
2003 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 14/08/2003. Recorded mileage 194,822 miles. MOT valid until 28/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,822 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2926cc
JEF 55S Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 194,822 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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JEF 55S Mileage History
- 28/07/2022184,866 mi
- 23/12/2023189,336 mi+4,470 mi
- 29/12/2023189,359 mi+23 mi
- 13/12/2024192,687 mi+3,328 mi
- 18/12/2025194,822 mi+2,135 mi
Average of roughly 2,935 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JEF 55S 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 (JEF 55S) between July 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 December 2025 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: Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
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