2004 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · HF54 NHH
2004 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 218,392 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (04 Jun 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 218,392 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.
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HF54 NHH Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2021
- 218,392 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HF54 NHH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 530 (HF54 NHH) between October 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 November 2021 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: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1”; “Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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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.
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