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EJ57 XOF

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

153,457 mi
Last recorded153,457 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 XOF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 153,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 147,932 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 143,443 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 143,443 miles

Suspension system inoperative Both rear suspension airbags not inflating (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2022 138,183 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 138,183 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 132,366 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 132,366 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 128,464 miles

front brake pads worn

rear flexi brake pipes perished

Pass 4 Dec 2019 125,290 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 116,270 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 107,129 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 107,129 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 99,121 miles

Fluid around engine under tray indicating possible leak

Pass 3 Dec 2015 89,574 miles

engine area oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 80,294 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 19 Nov 2013 64,583 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 64,583 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 51,216 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 38,887 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

both front inner antirollbar bushes slightly worn

Pass 29 Nov 2010 27,528 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 XOF is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XOF, 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 XOF registered?

EJ57 XOF is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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