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JC02 DEE

2003 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,313 mi
Last recorded59,313 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC02 DEE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 59,313 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2026 59,312 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 58,598 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 58,387 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 58,382 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 58,376 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 58,314 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 58,304 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Jun 2020 57,701 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 57,683 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2019 56,612 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 54,974 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 52,908 miles

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

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

Oil leak Diff pinion

Pass 1 Jun 2016 51,123 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 49,573 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 48,263 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 46,843 miles

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

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

Oil leak from diff

Pass 26 Jun 2012 43,407 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 41,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 38,742 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 36,486 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 33,773 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 28,311 miles

Aprox 3000 M iles left on front pads

Pass 27 Jun 2006 21,911 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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JC02 DEE is a 2003 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JC02 DEE, 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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JC02 DEE is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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