2004 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · MF53 LSY
2004 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 02 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 198,005 miles. MOT expired on 18 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,005 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF53 LSY Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2023
- 198,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (33 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF53 LSY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 530 (MF53 LSY) between January 2007 and December 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (33 issues), Brakes (23 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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 Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
MF53 LSY Mileage History
- 05/01/200746,018 mi
- 03/12/200759,012 mi+12,994 mi
- 29/12/200873,849 mi+14,837 mi
- 07/01/200974,139 mi+290 mi
- 11/12/200987,847 mi+13,708 mi
- 18/12/200988,123 mi+276 mi
- 22/12/2010102,063 mi+13,940 mi
- 13/12/2011114,635 mi+12,572 mi
- 14/12/2011114,638 mi+3 mi
- 03/01/2013125,193 mi+10,555 mi
- 06/12/2013134,700 mi+9,507 mi
- 04/12/2014144,422 mi+9,722 mi
- 23/11/2015153,980 mi+9,558 mi
- 27/11/2015154,066 mi+86 mi
- 21/11/2016159,939 mi+5,873 mi
- 26/11/2016160,046 mi+107 mi
- 29/11/2017166,589 mi+6,543 mi
- 30/11/2017166,600 mi+11 mi
- 30/11/2018172,350 mi+5,750 mi
- 01/12/2018172,358 mi+8 mi
- 02/12/2019177,746 mi+5,388 mi
- 03/12/2019177,758 mi+12 mi
- 11/12/2020183,028 mi+5,270 mi
- 25/11/2021187,688 mi+4,660 mi
- 29/11/2021187,707 mi+19 mi
- 29/11/2021187,707 mi
- 19/12/2022193,352 mi+5,645 mi
- 05/12/2023198,005 mi+4,653 mi
Average of roughly 8,986 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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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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