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ET07 SBZ

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

206,746 mi
Last recorded206,746 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET07 SBZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 206,746 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 206,742 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 194,395 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 184,095 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 184,095 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 173,922 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 166,281 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2019 154,539 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 137,066 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 137,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 118,229 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 101,138 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 92,335 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 78,989 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 69,090 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 55,878 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 40,134 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 27,786 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 27,085 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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ET07 SBZ is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 ET07 SBZ, 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 ET07 SBZ registered?

ET07 SBZ is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 26 July 2007.

Is ET07 SBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET07 SBZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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