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E15 SHN

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,359 mi
Last recorded72,359 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE15 SHN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 72,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus showing multiple cuts in the tread and inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus showing multiple cuts in the tread and inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 69,141 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 67,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2024 67,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 66,508 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 66,508 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 66,508 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 64,479 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 64,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 62,513 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 60,047 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 58,074 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 56,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink upper end starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 54,327 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall has a number of cuts

Offside Front tyre outer wall cut

Offside Rear tyre outer wall cut

lubricated stiff bonnet catch lever

underside covers fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Pass 11 Jun 2016 52,549 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 49,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 46,309 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 41,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside door mirror glass badly cracked

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

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

Offside rear tyre tread low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 34,714 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2011 28,345 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 20,541 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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E15 SHN is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black 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 E15 SHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E15 SHN registered?

E15 SHN is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2007.

Is E15 SHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E15 SHN shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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