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DE03 XSC

2003 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

112,908 mi
Last recorded112,908 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 XSC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 112,908 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 109,252 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S + O/S (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S - Front Straight Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 104,380 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2023 104,378 miles

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2022 99,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 99,512 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 96,874 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 96,874 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 94,311 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 93,697 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 90,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs pitted inside faces

Pass 10 Oct 2017 85,871 miles

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs badly pitted inside faces

Pass 14 Oct 2016 80,762 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs pitted inside faces

Fail 13 Oct 2016 80,761 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs pitted inside faces

Pass 5 Oct 2015 74,358 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 69,577 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 64,599 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 64,599 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 62,030 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 61,148 miles

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 59,693 miles

rear tyres low. inner faces of front discs corroded.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 57,939 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 46,902 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 46,899 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 34,260 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Fail 28 Jun 2006 22,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 22,145 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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DE03 XSC is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol 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 DE03 XSC, 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 DE03 XSC registered?

DE03 XSC is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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