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AP57 DTN

2007 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

172,657 mi
Last recorded172,657 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 DTN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 172,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 157,290 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 157,290 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 127,516 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 123,365 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 119,850 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 113,285 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 105,478 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 91,793 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 86,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Small cut in o/s/r tyre.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 79,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Jan 2013 79,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2012 67,639 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 60,080 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 56,204 miles

Cuts to N/S/R tyre tread.

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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AP57 DTN is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AP57 DTN, 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 AP57 DTN registered?

AP57 DTN is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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