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BR02 THO

2007 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

183,856 mi
Last recorded183,856 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR02 THO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 183,856 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 180,263 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 175,896 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 173,093 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 171,003 miles

Central Front Upper Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 168,576 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 166,472 miles

Nearside Rear Upper heat shield slightly loose above exhaust.

Pass 3 Sep 2018 163,347 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 157,813 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 149,389 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 141,764 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 141,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 134,273 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 125,172 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 108,881 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 88,068 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 75,168 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)

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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BR02 THO is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BR02 THO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BR02 THO registered?

BR02 THO is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 12 October 2007.

Is BR02 THO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR02 THO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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