2004 BMW 530 3.0L Petrol · CP53 SHV
2004 BMW 530 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 135,520 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,520 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CP53 SHV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 135,520 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CP53 SHV 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 (CP53 SHV) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 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 (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Front Lower Headlamp aim too low Both side (4.1.2 (a))”; “Front Headlamp insecure Both side (4.1.1 (c))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
CP53 SHV Mileage History
- 24/07/2023109,430 mi
- 25/07/2024115,961 mi+6,531 mi
- 17/07/2025123,991 mi+8,030 mi
- 17/07/2026135,518 mi+11,527 mi
- 17/07/2026135,520 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 8,750 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
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