2003 BMW 530 3.0L Petrol · SO03 UVB
2003 BMW 530 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 161,047 miles. MOT valid until 06 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,047 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SO03 UVB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 161,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SO03 UVB Mileage History
- 25/07/2022154,937 mi
- 15/09/2023156,530 mi+1,593 mi
- 24/10/2024158,736 mi+2,206 mi
- 07/11/2025161,047 mi+2,311 mi
- 07/11/2025161,047 mi
Average of roughly 1,858 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SO03 UVB 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 (SO03 UVB) between July 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 November 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: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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