2004 BMW 530 3.0L Petrol · WA04 XYC
2004 BMW 530 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 14 May 2004. Recorded mileage 143,402 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,402 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.
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.
WA04 XYC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2024
- 143,402 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.
WA04 XYC 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 2004 BMW 530 (WA04 XYC) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 October 2024 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 (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
WA04 XYC Mileage History
- 21/10/2022131,035 mi
- 21/10/2022131,070 mi+35 mi
- 18/10/2023140,410 mi+9,340 mi
- 18/10/2024143,402 mi+2,992 mi
Average of roughly 6,202 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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