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E39 BMW

2003 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

133,740 mi
Last recorded133,740 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE39 BMW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 133,740 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 133,115 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 131,029 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 129,173 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 127,489 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 127,479 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 124,600 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 124,600 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 121,535 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 116,231 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 113,856 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 113,856 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 112,945 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

bad engine oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2015 108,361 miles

engine oil leaking.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 104,624 miles

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

nsr tyre tread starting to crack

Fail 1 Sep 2014 104,624 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nsr tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 5 Sep 2013 101,702 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 97,182 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 97,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre deteriorated on outer sidewall .

Pass 5 Aug 2011 93,006 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 89,872 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 89,871 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 86,625 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front no plate partly broken

Pass 4 Aug 2009 86,625 miles

front no plate partly broken

Pass 8 Aug 2007 80,601 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2006 77,783 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 75,153 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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E39 BMW is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey 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 E39 BMW, 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 E39 BMW registered?

E39 BMW is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 10 May 2003.

Is E39 BMW safe to buy?

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