2003 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · NK03 LPV
2003 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 149,037 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,037 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
NK03 LPV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2025
- 149,037 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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NK03 LPV Mileage History
- 24/08/2024131,422 mi
- 07/09/2024131,619 mi+197 mi
- 07/09/2024131,619 mi
- 10/09/2025149,029 mi+17,410 mi
- 13/09/2025149,037 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 16,700 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NK03 LPV 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 (NK03 LPV) between August 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake hose to pipe joint (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low can not be adjusted (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low cannot be adjusted (4.1.2 (a))”.
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