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EF07 VFA

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

272,972 mi
Last recorded272,972 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 VFA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 272,972 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 272,294 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 162,449 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024
Fail 13 Jan 2024 249,836 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2023 237,678 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 220,844 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 208,218 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 207,996 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 119,137 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear n/s fog light not working rear

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jul 2018 107,669 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 96,402 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 86,931 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 86,931 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Jul 2015 76,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2015 76,467 miles

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 66,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 52,576 miles

both front tyres 5yrs old

minor play in offside front drop link

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside front tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 29 Apr 2013 47,837 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut in outer wall but not exposing cords

Pass 3 May 2012 38,166 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Apr 2011 29,275 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 29,275 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 21,015 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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EF07 VFA is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 EF07 VFA, 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 EF07 VFA registered?

EF07 VFA is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 19 June 2007.

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