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CP57 FZU

2007 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,042 mi
Last recorded178,042 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 FZU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 178,042 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

gearoil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2024 176,596 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ferrule to pipe also corroded - behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 176,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ferrule to pipe also corroded - behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 173,332 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 169,928 miles

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

Under trays fitted covering all underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Nov 2022 169,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under trays fitted covering all underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Dec 2021 166,192 miles

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

Under trays fitted covering all underside

Fail 14 Dec 2021 166,191 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted covering all underside

Pass 5 Dec 2020 161,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit - replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit - replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 154,239 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 142,579 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 132,901 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 124,071 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 109,172 miles

Nearside front road wheel has undergone welded repair

Nearside front tyre has multiple cuts on inner sidewall - none reaching cords

Nearside rear road wheel has undergone welded repair

No emissions test results - unable to obtain metered smoke reading

Offside front seat belt slightly frayed on webbing

Offside front tyre has multiple cuts on inner sidewall - none reaching cords

Fail 22 Jul 2015 109,134 miles

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

Nearside front road wheel has undergone welded repair

Nearside front tyre has multiple cuts on inner sidewall - none reaching cords

Nearside rear road wheel has undergone welded repair

No emissions test results - unable to obtain metered smoke reading

Offside front seat belt slightly frayed on webbing

Offside front tyre has multiple cuts on inner sidewall - none reaching cords

Pass 6 Dec 2013 92,191 miles

advice front brake pads worn on inside and brake disc worn

advice near side front tyre on 2mm

advice near side rear tyre on 2mm

advice off side rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 6 Dec 2013 92,191 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advice front brake pads worn on inside and brake disc worn

advice near side front tyre on 2mm

advice near side rear tyre on 2mm

advice off side rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 3 Dec 2012 77,286 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 62,668 miles

n/s/r on 2mm mark

Pass 6 Dec 2010 43,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 43,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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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CP57 FZU is a 2007 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CP57 FZU, 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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CP57 FZU is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 5 December 2007.

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