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EJ57 SKE

2007 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,839 mi
Last recorded76,839 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 SKE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 76,839 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 76,833 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 61,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2014 61,672 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 45,782 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 32,828 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 24,472 miles

o/s/r tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall close to cords

Fail 18 Oct 2011 24,472 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall close to cords

Fail 8 Nov 2010 16,550 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 16,550 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 9,509 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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EJ57 SKE is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EJ57 SKE, 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 EJ57 SKE registered?

EJ57 SKE is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 5 November 2007.

Is EJ57 SKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ57 SKE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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