1998 BMW 530 2.5L Petrol · S204 OCC
1998 BMW 530 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 140,531 miles. MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,531 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S204 OCC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/01/2024
- 140,531 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S204 OCC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 530 (S204 OCC) between October 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
S204 OCC Mileage History
- 27/10/2021127,941 mi
- 16/11/2022133,313 mi+5,372 mi
- 17/11/2022133,313 mi
- 26/01/2024140,531 mi+7,218 mi
Average of roughly 5,602 miles per year across 4 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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