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DC07 FZN

2007 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,965 mi
Last recorded211,965 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC07 FZN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 211,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 207,720 miles

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour both rear reflectors (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 202,621 miles

Offside Front Lower stone chip on screen

Pass 9 Jan 2021 199,577 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 199,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 199,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 175,026 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 173,008 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 172,908 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake efficiency just met at 16%

Pass 27 Jun 2017 166,209 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 161,502 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 161,502 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 153,166 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 141,466 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 141,464 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 132,966 miles

engine oil leak

front brake discs are lipped

sone chip in zone B of windscreen [less than 40mm]

Fail 26 Jun 2013 132,966 miles

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

engine oil leak

front brake discs are lipped

sone chip in zone B of windscreen [less than 40mm]

Pass 18 Jun 2012 105,232 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 105,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

No smoke flow detected from exhaust

Pass 25 Jun 2011 77,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2010 43,617 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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DC07 FZN 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 66.7%.

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 DC07 FZN, 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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DC07 FZN is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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