2004 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · WK54 HDH
2004 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 201,240 miles. MOT expired on 07 Mar 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,240 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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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WK54 HDH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/03/2025
- 201,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WK54 HDH 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 (WK54 HDH) between November 2021 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 March 2025 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: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
WK54 HDH Mileage History
- 30/11/2021193,523 mi
- 09/12/2022196,471 mi+2,948 mi
- 15/12/2022196,475 mi+4 mi
- 07/02/2024197,624 mi+1,149 mi
- 08/03/2025201,240 mi+3,616 mi
Average of roughly 2,361 miles per year across 5 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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