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ET07 SFO

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

188,895 mi
Last recorded188,895 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET07 SFO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 188,895 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 175,198 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 168,043 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 168,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush or bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 158,468 miles

Central Front under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 147,962 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 134,700 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 130,884 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 129,779 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 120,598 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 120,598 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 110,360 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 102,208 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 90,982 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 90,982 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 78,909 miles

front wiper starting to smear

handbrake travell getting high

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 79,808 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front wiper starting to smear

handbrake travell getting high

Pass 8 Jul 2010 61,131 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 SFO is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ET07 SFO, 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 ET07 SFO registered?

ET07 SFO is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 25 July 2007.

Is ET07 SFO safe to buy?

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