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DA51 GUY

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

246,515 mi
Last recorded246,515 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 GUY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 246,515 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 231,064 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 215,643 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 200,483 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 188,194 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 171,733 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 151,777 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2019 151,777 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 134,786 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 116,799 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 98,975 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 95,290 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in the tread

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Apr 2015 89,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2015 89,663 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 84,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 78,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front tyre tread is wearing on outer edge,possibly tracking?

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 69,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside headlamp aim was too low before altering height switch inside vehicle.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Apr 2012 69,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside headlamp aim was too low before altering height switch inside vehicle.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Dec 2010 52,910 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 50,874 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Sep 2010 50,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

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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DA51 GUY is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DA51 GUY, 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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DA51 GUY is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 10 October 2007.

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