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BU07 ZRJ

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

186,011 mi
Last recorded186,011 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 186,011 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2026 186,011 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 180,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 174,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 174,092 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2022 167,617 miles

Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 154,635 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 154,615 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 142,723 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 139,384 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 139,384 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 137,543 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 135,685 miles

Nearside Front tyre signs of cracking in tread plus damaged to side wall

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner/outer edges

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 127,960 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 122,033 miles

N/S & O/S FRONT TYRES CONCUSSED ON SIDEWALLS.

N/S & O/S REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGE

Pass 27 Mar 2014 111,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 89,475 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 89,475 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 84,700 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 71,651 miles

cut in nsf tyre side wall

passed emissions too low to register on test

Pass 12 May 2010 54,628 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 54,615 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

passed emissions too low to register on test

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 ZRJ is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ZRJ, 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 BU07 ZRJ registered?

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

Is BU07 ZRJ safe to buy?

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