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F13 ABS

2007 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

171,294 mi
Last recorded171,294 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF13 ABS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 171,294 miles

Offside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine cover

engine light on

sill covers fitted

under trays

Fail 23 Nov 2017 171,247 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall badly damaged

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine cover

engine light on

sill covers fitted

under trays

Pass 7 Nov 2016 163,533 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

undertrays & engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2015 154,752 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 139,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 124,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front side windows appear to be exessively tinted.

Sill covers fitted obscuring certain components.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2013 124,630 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front side windows appear to be exessively tinted.

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sill covers fitted obscuring certain components.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 108,843 miles

front wiper blades are smeary

Fail 14 Nov 2012 108,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wiper blades are smeary

Pass 3 Nov 2011 89,289 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 89,289 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 66,470 miles

damage to offside front door and both front wing mirrors

offside inner wheel arch cover missing

Fail 3 Nov 2010 66,470 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to offside front door and both front wing mirrors

offside inner wheel arch cover missing

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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F13 ABS is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F13 ABS, 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 F13 ABS registered?

F13 ABS is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 10 October 2007.

Is F13 ABS safe to buy?

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