2004 BMW 530 3.0L Petrol · SB04 FXG
2004 BMW 530 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 28 May 2004. Recorded mileage 146,379 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,379 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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SB04 FXG Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 146,379 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB04 FXG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 530 (SB04 FXG) between June 2007 and July 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 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: Suspension (30 issues), Tyres (25 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
SB04 FXG Mileage History
- 26/06/200730,017 mi
- 26/06/200730,018 mi+1 mi
- 29/05/200833,701 mi+3,683 mi
- 03/06/200833,701 mi
- 23/06/200938,722 mi+5,021 mi
- 25/06/201042,789 mi+4,067 mi
- 03/06/201146,757 mi+3,968 mi
- 12/06/201251,983 mi+5,226 mi
- 16/06/201251,983 mi
- 12/06/201361,432 mi+9,449 mi
- 14/06/201361,432 mi
- 16/06/201471,109 mi+9,677 mi
- 10/06/201577,323 mi+6,214 mi
- 11/06/201577,323 mi
- 22/01/201679,348 mi+2,025 mi
- 23/01/201679,348 mi
- 29/12/201685,318 mi+5,970 mi
- 26/02/201894,870 mi+9,552 mi
- 30/01/2019100,021 mi+5,151 mi
- 30/01/2019100,021 mi
- 08/02/2020107,654 mi+7,633 mi
- 21/01/2021110,696 mi+3,042 mi
- 21/01/2021110,696 mi
- 10/01/2022115,672 mi+4,976 mi
- 11/01/2023123,336 mi+7,664 mi
- 12/01/2023123,336 mi
- 16/01/2024131,889 mi+8,553 mi
- 17/01/2024131,889 mi
- 15/01/2025139,732 mi+7,843 mi
- 02/07/2026146,379 mi+6,647 mi
Average of roughly 6,119 miles per year across 30 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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