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DN03 FZZ

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,145 mi
Last recorded93,145 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 FZZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 93,145 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 93,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 91,001 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise o/s handbrake effort well below n/s.

Pass 11 Oct 2023 87,910 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in rack end

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 84,136 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front worn on inners (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 84,122 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front worn on inners (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 80,440 miles

advise both rear tyres on 2mm tread bar indicators centre of tyres legal limit 1.6mm 235x45x17

advise nearside rear anti roll bar drop link slight play

advise offside front steering rack inner arm has movement but no to excess either worn inner arm joint or worn rack gear

Pass 6 Oct 2020 77,127 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 77,099 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 74,620 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 74,615 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both inner tie rod ends have excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 72,565 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 15 Sep 2018 72,475 miles

Offside Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated Steering arm (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 71,338 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 70,616 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 49,405 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 69,101 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 69,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 66,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 63,830 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 60,882 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 57,068 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 53,359 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 47,100 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 42,204 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 31,949 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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DN03 FZZ is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DN03 FZZ, 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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DN03 FZZ is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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