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E3 BEN

2007 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,547 mi
Last recorded71,547 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 BEN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 71,547 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 69,019 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 66,642 miles

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 17 May 2023 65,149 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 64,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2022 64,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main beam and dip beam (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main beam and dip beam (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 62,112 miles

Both Sides Sills Covers , Engine Undertray & Undersides Covers Fitted.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking Brake Lever Travelling.

Fail 1 Jun 2021 62,083 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Both Sides Sills Covers , Engine Undertray & Undersides Covers Fitted.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking Brake Lever Travelling.

Pass 12 Oct 2019 61,802 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 59,854 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 58,065 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 55,906 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2015 52,795 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 48,999 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 45,044 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 42,133 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 42,119 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 34,785 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 25,670 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 25,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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E3 BEN is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E3 BEN, 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 E3 BEN registered?

E3 BEN is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is E3 BEN safe to buy?

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