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2004 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · LC54 LRE

LC54 LRE

2004 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2004. Recorded mileage 205,654 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
BMW 530
Year / Origin
2004 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 01/08/2018
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
205,654 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/08/2018
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2004
Engine
2993cc

LC54 LRE Key Findings

  • 13 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2017
  • 205,654 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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LC54 LRE Mileage History

  1. 19/10/200718,164 mi
  2. 31/01/200820,276 mi+2,112 mi
  3. 02/04/200820,302 mi+26 mi
  4. 26/03/200935,506 mi+15,204 mi
  5. 16/03/201049,875 mi+14,369 mi
  6. 09/03/201165,339 mi+15,464 mi
  7. 24/03/201280,997 mi+15,658 mi
  8. 13/03/201398,678 mi+17,681 mi
  9. 11/07/2014138,377 mi+39,699 mi
  10. 31/07/2015172,586 mi+34,209 mi
  11. 31/07/2015172,586 mi
  12. 14/07/2016303,631 km
  13. 02/08/2017205,654 mi

Average of roughly 19,156 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

LC54 LRE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 21:36
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 530 (LC54 LRE) between October 2007 and August 2017.

The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 August 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress ”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress”.

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