2004 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · YD04 FWG
2004 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2004. Recorded mileage 166,278 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/06/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09/07/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,278 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2993cc
YD04 FWG Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2018
- 166,278 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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YD04 FWG Mileage History
- 01/05/200749,852 mi
- 12/09/200875,637 mi+25,785 mi
- 24/08/200988,694 mi+13,057 mi
- 29/07/201096,774 mi+8,080 mi
- 04/07/2011105,253 mi+8,479 mi
- 14/08/2012116,399 mi+11,146 mi
- 22/07/2013126,229 mi+9,830 mi
- 26/07/2013126,361 mi+132 mi
- 14/07/2014136,009 mi+9,648 mi
- 15/07/2014136,009 mi
- 05/08/2015144,681 mi+8,672 mi
- 02/08/2016153,893 mi+9,212 mi
- 04/08/2016153,893 mi
- 07/08/2017161,964 mi+8,071 mi
- 21/06/2018166,278 mi+4,314 mi
Average of roughly 10,451 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
YD04 FWG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 530 (YD04 FWG) between May 2007 and June 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 June 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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