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EJ07 GHF

2007 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,297 mi
Last recorded77,297 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 GHF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 77,297 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2021 75,152 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 75,152 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 68,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner + outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 68,102 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner + outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 62,208 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 58,379 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring full component inspection

Pass 1 Sep 2017 54,349 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 50,512 miles

Emissions level too low to test.

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged, no cord exposed

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall damaged, no cord exposed.

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged, no cord exposed.

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 50,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1a)

Emissions level too low to test.

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged, no cord exposed

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall damaged, no cord exposed.

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged, no cord exposed.

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 44,208 miles

Covers in engine bay obscuring some components

Emissions too clean to test.

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre outer sidewall also damaged (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre outer sidewall also damaged (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre outer sidewall also damaged (4.1.E.1)

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components under the vehicle

Pass 26 Aug 2014 38,122 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 30,289 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 24,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 19,100 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 15,311 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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EJ07 GHF is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EJ07 GHF, 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 EJ07 GHF registered?

EJ07 GHF is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is EJ07 GHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ07 GHF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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