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D16 WOT

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,590 mi
Last recorded181,590 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 WOT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 181,590 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 165,018 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 155,969 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 147,160 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 138,846 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 130,037 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 118,155 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 118,155 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 105,713 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 105,713 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 89,252 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 81,749 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 81,749 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 76,490 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 69,416 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre walls

damage to n/s/r outer tyre wall

damage to o/s/r inner tyre wall

o/s/f tyre bald on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2013 64,877 miles

damage to n/s/r outer tyre wall

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2012 60,954 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 60,936 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

nsf & nsr tyre sidewalls damaged.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 54,057 miles

slight damage to n/s/f and n/s/r outer side walls

Pass 12 Mar 2010 40,899 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on edges and getting close to legal limits

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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D16 WOT is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D16 WOT, 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 D16 WOT registered?

D16 WOT is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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