2004 BMW 530 3.0L Petrol · PN54 PZJ
2004 BMW 530 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 149,811 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,811 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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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PN54 PZJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 149,811 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PN54 PZJ 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 (PN54 PZJ) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 August 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: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on. (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
PN54 PZJ Mileage History
- 17/08/2023139,370 mi
- 08/08/2024144,236 mi+4,866 mi
- 21/08/2025146,919 mi+2,683 mi
- 21/08/2025146,919 mi
- 24/08/2026149,811 mi+2,892 mi
Average of roughly 3,457 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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