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EJ57 XNW

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,220 mi
Last recorded87,220 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 XNW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 87,220 miles

Engine covers, sill covers and undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 87,123 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine covers, sill covers and undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 77,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 77,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 67,065 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 59,384 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 59,365 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 49,548 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 48,756 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 46,157 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 44,251 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 24 Nov 2016 38,666 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 20 Nov 2015 34,156 miles

under cover fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2014 31,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 28,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 23,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 19,962 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 19,962 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 15,037 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 15,037 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 XNW is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XNW, 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 XNW registered?

EJ57 XNW is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 3 December 2007.

Is EJ57 XNW safe to buy?

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