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CA07 VVR

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

136,202 mi
Last recorded136,202 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA07 VVR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 136,202 miles

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Mar 2026 136,202 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Oct 2024 135,134 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 129,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 122,989 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 113,584 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides- very close (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2020 103,916 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2020 103,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2020 102,559 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 95,878 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 89,750 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 81,455 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges and stepping slightly

Pass 5 May 2016 72,088 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 64,890 miles

engine light on

Pass 7 Jul 2014 54,660 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)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 43,701 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 43,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 36,561 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 36,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 29,804 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 23,136 miles

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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CA07 VVR is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue 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 CA07 VVR, 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 CA07 VVR registered?

CA07 VVR is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 25 July 2007.

Is CA07 VVR safe to buy?

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