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E39 LTU

2003 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

175,035 mi
Last recorded175,035 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE39 LTU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 175,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 173,286 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 170,893 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 168,005 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))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 165,720 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 162,991 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 158,254 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 152,403 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 152,403 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 146,171 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 135,394 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 123,367 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 116,156 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 116,136 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 116,132 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 112,266 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 112,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 106,764 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Nov 2010 98,215 miles

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

rear indicator bulbs need replacement

Pass 4 Nov 2009 88,275 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 80,118 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 65,550 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 52,881 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 52,876 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 51,860 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 51,860 miles

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

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 LTU is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 E39 LTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E39 LTU registered?

E39 LTU is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is E39 LTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E39 LTU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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