2004 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · 111 EBU
2004 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 233,148 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 233,148 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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111 EBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 233,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
111 EBU 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 (111 EBU) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 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 (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevent”; “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
111 EBU Mileage History
- 14/08/2023226,370 mi
- 07/09/2023226,463 mi+93 mi
- 11/09/2024231,007 mi+4,544 mi
- 10/09/2025233,144 mi+2,137 mi
- 12/09/2025233,148 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 3,257 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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