2003 BMW 530 3.0L Petrol · LM03 NBB
2003 BMW 530 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2003. Recorded mileage 131,363 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/09/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,363 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2979cc
LM03 NBB Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2011
- 131,363 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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LM03 NBB Mileage History
- 06/07/200661,102 mi
- 30/08/200782,238 mi+21,136 mi
- 30/08/200782,238 mi
- 18/09/200896,147 mi+13,909 mi
- 18/09/200896,147 mi
- 15/09/2009103,920 mi+7,773 mi
- 15/09/2009103,920 mi
- 19/08/2010119,878 mi+15,958 mi
- 19/08/2010119,878 mi
- 31/08/2011131,308 mi+11,430 mi
- 02/09/2011131,363 mi+55 mi
Average of roughly 13,621 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
LM03 NBB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 530 (LM03 NBB) between July 2006 and September 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues). 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.
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