2004 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · LD04 KYS
2004 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 02 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 189,004 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,004 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LD04 KYS Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2022
- 189,004 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD04 KYS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 530 (LD04 KYS) between March 2007 and September 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
LD04 KYS Mileage History
- 01/03/200736,443 mi
- 27/02/200847,833 mi+11,390 mi
- 03/03/200848,062 mi+229 mi
- 04/03/200958,756 mi+10,694 mi
- 05/03/200958,756 mi
- 02/02/201063,676 mi+4,920 mi
- 25/01/201177,772 mi+14,096 mi
- 05/01/201288,696 mi+10,924 mi
- 16/01/201397,623 mi+8,927 mi
- 31/01/2014107,527 mi+9,904 mi
- 07/04/2015120,595 mi+13,068 mi
- 07/04/2015120,595 mi
- 21/03/2016136,822 mi+16,227 mi
- 28/03/2017252,111 km
- 07/04/2017252,341 km+230 km
- 04/04/2018273,490 km+21,149 km
- 05/04/2018273,518 km+28 km
- 04/04/2019283,581 km+10,063 km
- 11/04/2019283,704 km+123 km
- 19/11/2020299,653 km+15,949 km
- 08/09/2022189,004 mi
Average of roughly 9,827 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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