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EX03 XWP

2003 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

205,306 mi
Last recorded205,306 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 XWP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 205,306 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2025 205,270 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near side and off side front under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight damage to windscreen

Pass 21 May 2024 203,105 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Off side front under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

near side rear jacking point becoming corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2022 199,022 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Jul 2021 192,767 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Aug 2020 191,244 miles

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Jul 2019 183,281 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 183,025 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel tyre retaining ring not correctly fitted (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 176,913 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 167,669 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 156,843 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front flexi pipes (7.1.2)

fuel pipe slight corrosion (return pipe)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 156,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front flexi pipes (7.1.2)

fuel pipe slight corrosion (return pipe)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 149,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipes (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 149,478 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipes (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 141,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 140,995 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 132,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 129,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 123,471 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 123,471 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2011 121,995 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2010 114,421 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 114,421 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 103,667 miles

o/s/front tyre side wall damage

Pass 28 Mar 2008 90,336 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 79,145 miles

front brake discs inner faces rusting

near side rear tyre inner edge wearing

rear brake discs starting to rust

Pass 26 Apr 2006 66,096 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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EX03 XWP is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black 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 EX03 XWP, 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 EX03 XWP registered?

EX03 XWP is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is EX03 XWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 XWP shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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