2003 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · LT03 UGG
2003 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 159,554 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 07/09/2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06/12/2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,554 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- 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
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2926cc
LT03 UGG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2022
- 159,554 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 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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LT03 UGG Mileage History
- 09/09/2021154,426 mi
- 09/09/2022159,541 mi+5,115 mi
- 09/09/2022159,554 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 5,127 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
LT03 UGG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 530 (LT03 UGG) between September 2021 and September 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 2022 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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