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BT03 DCX

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,475 mi
Last recorded156,475 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 DCX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 156,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 156,465 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 155,508 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 152,769 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 149,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive front to rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 143,302 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr and rear side to side pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 143,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nsf and osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr and rear side to side pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 136,024 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 136,024 miles

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator bulb is a back up position lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 128,115 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both flex joints at front cat section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 128,113 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both flex joints at front cat section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 119,063 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 118,990 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 112,734 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 106,328 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 100,005 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 94,659 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 91,259 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 86,612 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 82,272 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 78,427 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 68,545 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 61,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 54,975 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 46,270 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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BT03 DCX is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT03 DCX, 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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BT03 DCX is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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