2004 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · VKZ 8024
2004 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 06 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 120,811 miles. MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,811 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
VKZ 8024 Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 120,811 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VKZ 8024 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 530 (VKZ 8024) between March 2007 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress ”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
VKZ 8024 Mileage History
- 20/03/200759,623 mi
- 31/03/200870,305 mi+10,682 mi
- 24/03/200979,025 mi+8,720 mi
- 25/03/200979,025 mi
- 02/04/201086,779 mi+7,754 mi
- 06/04/201086,808 mi+29 mi
- 01/04/201192,506 mi+5,698 mi
- 05/04/201192,552 mi+46 mi
- 05/04/201296,802 mi+4,250 mi
- 06/04/201296,809 mi+7 mi
- 27/03/201399,335 mi+2,526 mi
- 08/04/2014104,193 mi+4,858 mi
- 08/04/2014104,193 mi
- 10/03/2015106,786 mi+2,593 mi
- 06/04/2016109,537 mi+2,751 mi
- 22/06/2017112,691 mi+3,154 mi
- 26/09/2018114,684 mi+1,993 mi
- 08/10/2019115,848 mi+1,164 mi
- 18/02/2021117,342 mi+1,494 mi
- 17/02/2022118,898 mi+1,556 mi
- 23/03/2023120,159 mi+1,261 mi
- 08/03/2024120,269 mi+110 mi
- 20/03/2025120,694 mi+425 mi
- 18/03/2026120,811 mi+117 mi
Average of roughly 3,221 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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