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BU07 ZPX

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

192,578 mi
Last recorded192,578 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU07 ZPX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 192,578 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 192,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 181,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 162,390 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 152,120 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Central Front brake backplate,dirt shield insecure

DPF warning showing on dash

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

Nearside Front brake backplate,dirt shield insecure

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weep of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 143,821 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Apr 2021 143,802 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

parking brake performance only just above min requirements. nearside lower than offside

Pass 28 Mar 2020 136,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 128,073 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 119,409 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 109,229 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 101,504 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 95,068 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 84,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf outer sidelight hs intermittant fault

Fail 12 Mar 2014 84,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2013 73,542 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 59,811 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 59,810 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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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BU07 ZPX is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BU07 ZPX, 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 BU07 ZPX registered?

BU07 ZPX is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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