2003 BMW 530 3.0L Petrol · R26 ABG
2003 BMW 530 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 18/11/2003. Recorded mileage 159,071 miles. MOT valid until 03/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,071 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2979cc
R26 ABG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 159,071 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R26 ABG Mileage History
- 05/09/2022135,683 mi
- 17/08/2023142,623 mi+6,940 mi
- 27/08/2024149,137 mi+6,514 mi
- 27/08/2025155,129 mi+5,992 mi
- 28/08/2026159,071 mi+3,942 mi
Average of roughly 5,881 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R26 ABG 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 (R26 ABG) between September 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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