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F17 BAH

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

197,323 mi
Last recorded197,323 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF17 BAH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 197,323 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear along with joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear springs slight corrosion due to design unable to see the tops

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Aug 2024 194,588 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 191,702 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 191,672 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 188,725 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate backing coming off (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper. noise when pressed

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp dim

Oil leak, but not excessive a lot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and o/s/r main lower arms front bushes debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres started to crack tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 188,725 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre sidewall bulged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate backing coming off (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper. noise when pressed

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp dim

Oil leak, but not excessive a lot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and o/s/r main lower arms front bushes debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres started to crack tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 185,996 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 183,624 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under-tray fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2019 175,169 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 163,787 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 151,344 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 151,229 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (rear arm) dust cover adrift (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres wearing slightly unevenly

Pass 1 Aug 2016 137,750 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 123,604 miles

front wipers streaking the screen

Pass 6 Aug 2014 108,946 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 108,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 94,402 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 94,402 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 78,833 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)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 63,509 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 48,228 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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F17 BAH is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black 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 F17 BAH, 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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F17 BAH is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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