2004 BMW 530 3.0L Petrol · LS04 KVR
2004 BMW 530 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 161,937 miles. MOT status: Failed. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03 May 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,937 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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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LS04 KVR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 29/04/2022
- 161,937 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS04 KVR 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 (LS04 KVR) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
LS04 KVR Mileage History
- 12/04/2022161,934 mi
- 29/04/2022161,937 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 64 miles per year across 2 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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