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C5 DEL

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

194,857 mi
Last recorded194,857 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 DEL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 194,857 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 191,031 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 185,496 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 180,427 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 176,510 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 167,297 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 157,648 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 149,478 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 141,908 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Jan 2017 135,599 miles

Emissions too clean and not registering on emissions machine

Pass 30 Jan 2016 126,776 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 126,776 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 110,727 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 110,727 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 97,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 97,240 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 141,417 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 79,548 miles

rear door child locks on

full undertrays and sill covers fitted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2011 73,354 miles

chip in windscreen

rear brake discs slightly worn

scuffs to roadwheels

Pass 19 Mar 2010 58,183 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 58,183 miles

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

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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C5 DEL is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 C5 DEL, 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 C5 DEL registered?

C5 DEL is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 29 March 2007.

Is C5 DEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 DEL shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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