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DV57 DDJ

2007 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

178,895 mi
Last recorded178,895 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 DDJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 178,895 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 173,473 miles

Nearside Front Dip-beam pattern poor.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Flexy, damaged slightly.

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower, front bushes. Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 173,473 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Dip-beam pattern poor.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Flexy, damaged slightly.

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower, front bushes. Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 166,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

handbrake effort near minimum required effort

Pass 22 Mar 2022 161,175 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 161,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 149,593 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 144,877 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 30 Jan 2019 137,303 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated back (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 129,479 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 121,951 miles

nsf/nsr tyres worn very low on inside edges

Pass 8 Feb 2016 110,435 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 93,456 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 90,767 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 69,818 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 53,442 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 36,937 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Sep 2010 30,500 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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DV57 DDJ is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DV57 DDJ, 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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DV57 DDJ is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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