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FX03 XDK

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

175,501 mi
Last recorded175,501 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 XDK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 175,501 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 175,413 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 175,311 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Parking brake only just met limits 16%

Pass 18 Aug 2017 165,735 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Parking brake only just met limits 16%

Pass 2 Sep 2016 156,858 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 156,858 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 149,365 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 141,919 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 124,146 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 124,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 79,500 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 69,122 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 69,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Jan 2010 67,704 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 65,251 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 61,912 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 61,912 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 54,143 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 54,143 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 46,026 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)

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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FX03 XDK is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FX03 XDK, 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 FX03 XDK registered?

FX03 XDK is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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