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D5 MWP

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

130,557 mi
Last recorded130,557 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 MWP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 130,557 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 130,557 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 128,889 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 127,165 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 127,165 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 127,164 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 125,045 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 123,304 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 123,296 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2020 121,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 118,125 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 15 Apr 2019 118,122 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Apr 2018 115,483 miles

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 10 Apr 2017 113,002 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 109,365 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 109,363 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front shocker slightly leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 103,915 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 99,707 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 95,120 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 89,560 miles

n/s rear bumper damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2012 89,560 miles

Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s rear bumper damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2011 83,915 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 77,723 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 70,656 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 60,399 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 51,227 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 42,868 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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D5 MWP is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D5 MWP, 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 D5 MWP registered?

D5 MWP is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is D5 MWP safe to buy?

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