2003 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · WJ53 VLH
2003 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 123,995 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/09/2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,995 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2926cc
WJ53 VLH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2022
- 123,995 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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WJ53 VLH Mileage History
- 06/09/2021122,981 mi
- 06/09/2021122,981 mi
- 26/08/2022123,995 mi+1,014 mi
Average of roughly 1,046 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
WJ53 VLH 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 (WJ53 VLH) between September 2021 and August 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 August 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: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). 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.
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