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CE07 XVN

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

181,501 mi
Last recorded181,501 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE07 XVN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 181,501 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 181,501 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 179,211 miles

Both wiper blades in poor condition

Diesel particulate filter warning light on

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering lock failure light on but steering lock working

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 7 Jun 2023 175,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROX. 2.0 / 2.5MM - WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 175,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROX. 2.0 / 2.5MM - WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 171,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

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

Oil level on minimum on dipstick

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 165,868 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 165,862 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 161,365 miles

Under tray fitted.

Fail 24 Jan 2020 161,195 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Under tray fitted.

Pass 7 Feb 2019 150,484 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Feb 2018 140,835 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 140,833 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 139,239 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

TPMS light on.

Under tray fitted.

Fail 30 Nov 2016 139,234 miles

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

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format both (6.3.4f)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

TPMS light on.

Under tray fitted.

Pass 28 Sep 2015 130,280 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 130,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 118,158 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 104,410 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 91,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 75,222 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 54,773 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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CE07 XVN is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CE07 XVN, 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 CE07 XVN registered?

CE07 XVN is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 20 March 2007.

Is CE07 XVN safe to buy?

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