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D26 WAY

2007 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

194,381 mi
Last recorded194,381 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD26 WAY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 194,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 194,360 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 265/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 185,214 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 185,014 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear upper arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear upper arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 176,368 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 176,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 171,042 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper rear arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 171,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper rear arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 162,023 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 154,787 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 154,787 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 150,027 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 150,023 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 143,777 miles

Advise both rear tyres are devoid of tread on inner edges

Advise emissions too low to register a result

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn heavily on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn heavily on inner and outer edges

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both more so on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips offside central and nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 143,456 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both headlights fitted with aftermarket HID kits (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Advise both rear tyres are devoid of tread on inner edges

Advise emissions too low to register a result

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn heavily on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn heavily on inner and outer edges

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both more so on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips offside central and nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 136,526 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 131,777 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 123,844 miles

Offside Front slight play bottom ball joint

Fail 13 Oct 2015 123,844 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front slight play bottom ball joint

Pass 5 Dec 2014 118,102 miles

nearside and offside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged but not showing cords

Fail 5 Dec 2014 118,102 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged but not showing cords

Pass 5 Nov 2013 101,282 miles

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall but not showing inner cords or ply

Pass 30 Jan 2012 67,668 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 44,099 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Jan 2010 25,951 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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D26 WAY is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 D26 WAY, 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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D26 WAY is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 23 May 2007.

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