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8 MEX

2007 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests47 (38 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate80.9%

Mileage

73,736 mi
Last recorded73,736 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 MEX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

38 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 73,736 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 73,715 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at floor pan at joint marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm center tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm center tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Apr 2026 117,970 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 67,772 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 111,073 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 62,254 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 62,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 62,209 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking underside marked yellow (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Fuel pipe leaking underside marked yellow (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 98,224 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 61,620 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 92,601 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 60,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 86,653 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 59,080 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 80,713 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 58,169 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 76,857 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 54,699 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 70,701 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 70,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 53,407 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 64,588 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 59,608 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked front (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 59,608 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked front (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 51,682 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 51,670 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 59,500 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2016 49,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 53,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

full under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 3 Mar 2015 47,589 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 46,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 35,470 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 35,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 42,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 35,244 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 36,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 33,859 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 29,900 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 29,697 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 31,065 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 25,303 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 28,941 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 23,417 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 23,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 20,204 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 17,078 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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8 MEX is a 2007 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 47 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.9%.

Across all 2007 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 103,419 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8 MEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 8 MEX registered?

8 MEX is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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