2004 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · WG54 FNJ
2004 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 245,463 miles. MOT expired on 06 May 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 245,463 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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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WG54 FNJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 07/05/2025
- 245,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG54 FNJ 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 (WG54 FNJ) between November 2021 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
WG54 FNJ Mileage History
- 17/11/2021230,517 mi
- 24/11/2021230,556 mi+39 mi
- 30/11/2022235,732 mi+5,176 mi
- 08/05/2024241,114 mi+5,382 mi
- 07/05/2025245,463 mi+4,349 mi
Average of roughly 4,308 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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