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CY57 WCW

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,415 mi
Last recorded139,415 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY57 WCW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 139,415 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 139,411 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 138,310 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 136,285 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 136,275 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 133,626 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 133,626 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 117,413 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower 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))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 117,410 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower 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 23 Aug 2019 105,091 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 98,849 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 85,028 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 78,145 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 72,776 miles

Advise Both rear tyres are wearing on the inside edges.

Advise Engine Management light on.

Advise Handbrake lever is slightly high.

Advise O/S/R Shock absorber slightly damp.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 67,838 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 65,659 miles

Advise Both front tyres have heavy cracking to the centre of the tread and are also wearing on the inside edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 65,659 miles

Advise Both front tyres have heavy cracking to the centre of the tread and are also wearing on the inside edges.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 60,920 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 57,010 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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CY57 WCW is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CY57 WCW, 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 CY57 WCW registered?

CY57 WCW is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is CY57 WCW safe to buy?

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