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E9 GBS

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

210,073 mi
Last recorded210,073 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 GBS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 210,073 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 197,255 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 190,107 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 190,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HiD fitted to Halogen headlamp (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HiD fitted to Halogen headlamp (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 184,461 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 178,125 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 170,466 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 166,284 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 159,006 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 159,006 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 148,621 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil Leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2018 148,620 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil Leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2017 139,971 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint Track rod end (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak Engine

Pass 1 Jun 2016 131,695 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 131,695 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 122,458 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 116,886 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 116,886 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 113,492 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 113,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 96,785 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2013 96,784 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 78,081 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 78,081 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 61,592 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 37,029 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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E9 GBS is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E9 GBS, 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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What year was E9 GBS registered?

E9 GBS is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 1 June 2007.

Is E9 GBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E9 GBS shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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