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EJ57 WXY

2007 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

241,023 mi
Last recorded241,023 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 WXY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 241,023 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 227,763 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 218,301 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 218,130 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken Part missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Reverse light/s not working

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2022 209,150 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2021 200,560 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 190,650 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 182,532 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 177,780 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nerar side and off side rear ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 160,031 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 154,275 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 154,275 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 148,202 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 148,198 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 142,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diff damp at rear

Pass 12 Jun 2013 131,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2011 106,321 miles

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

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

front disc brake pads approx 75% worn

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres slightly scrubbed

Fail 20 Dec 2011 106,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front disc brake pads approx 75% worn

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres slightly scrubbed

Pass 8 Oct 2010 82,397 miles

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

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 WXY is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EJ57 WXY, 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 EJ57 WXY registered?

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

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