2004 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · J80 JAE
2004 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/08/2004. Recorded mileage 121,419 miles. MOT valid until 03/11/2026. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,419 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2993cc
J80 JAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 121,419 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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J80 JAE Mileage History
- 25/10/2023117,715 mi
- 23/10/2024119,480 mi+1,765 mi
- 01/11/2024119,485 mi+5 mi
- 30/10/2025121,418 mi+1,933 mi
- 31/10/2025121,419 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,836 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J80 JAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 530 (J80 JAE) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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