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EY57 HTX

2007 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

132,842 mi
Last recorded132,842 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY57 HTX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 132,842 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 128,740 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 128,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 123,567 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))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 123,567 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 117,507 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 117,507 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 108,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 MM JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 103,614 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2020 96,928 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 92,218 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted and surface coming away (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2/3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak on rear diff

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted and surface coming away (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 12 Aug 2019 92,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted and surface coming away (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2/3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak on rear diff

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted and surface coming away (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 10 Aug 2018 87,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine and under trays obscuring some items

Fail 10 Aug 2018 87,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine and under trays obscuring some items

Pass 7 Aug 2017 84,592 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 82,103 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 76,672 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 68,858 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 61,040 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 53,921 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 44,863 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 34,541 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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EY57 HTX is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EY57 HTX, 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 EY57 HTX registered?

EY57 HTX is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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