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BM03 DJC

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

115,925 mi
Last recorded115,925 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM03 DJC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 115,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 115,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 114,958 miles

minor oil leak front under tray

power steering heavy for a vehicle of this type

Pass 22 Feb 2021 113,781 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 112,562 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 112,562 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre thorn ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 107,950 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 103,218 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 99,012 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 93,265 miles

Both front brake discs are corroded on inner faces

Both front to rear brake pipes are corroded by fuel tank

Both front tyres are worn on the outer edges

Pass 24 Feb 2015 88,322 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 80,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 73,300 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 64,678 miles

small cut in o/s rear tread

Pass 23 Feb 2011 57,454 miles

wet test + pans

Pass 23 Feb 2010 49,277 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 41,955 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 31,903 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 21,675 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 14,310 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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BM03 DJC is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2003 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 102,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BM03 DJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BM03 DJC registered?

BM03 DJC is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is BM03 DJC safe to buy?

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