2004 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · SY04 DXC
2004 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 03 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 143,977 miles. MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,977 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- 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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SY04 DXC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 143,977 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY04 DXC 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 (SY04 DXC) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 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 (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
SY04 DXC Mileage History
- 14/08/2023122,648 mi
- 17/08/2023122,650 mi+2 mi
- 15/08/2024129,090 mi+6,440 mi
- 18/08/2025136,568 mi+7,478 mi
- 11/08/2026143,977 mi+7,409 mi
Average of roughly 7,126 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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