2003 BMW 530 3.0L Petrol · YO53 UWD
2003 BMW 530 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 125,051 miles. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,051 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YO53 UWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 125,051 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YO53 UWD 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 (YO53 UWD) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear upper arm to the front of the wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YO53 UWD Mileage History
- 14/02/2024115,474 mi
- 10/02/2025119,993 mi+4,519 mi
- 10/02/2025119,998 mi+5 mi
- 09/02/2026125,048 mi+5,050 mi
- 09/02/2026125,051 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,819 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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