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FD57 LPF

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

169,490 mi
Last recorded169,490 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 LPF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 169,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust box heat shield insecure but not likely to become detached

undertrays fitted, obscuring some components from view

Fail 16 Sep 2025 169,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm of rear, and play in joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost, and play in joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm of rear, and play in joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost and play in joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust box heat shield insecure but not likely to become detached

undertrays fitted, obscuring some components from view

Pass 9 Oct 2024 160,314 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms bush worn split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Mudguard insecure exhaust heat shied lose ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear top arm ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 160,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms bush worn split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Mudguard insecure exhaust heat shied lose ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear top arm ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 136,595 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 116,597 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 115,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 86,641 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2020 83,740 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 81,207 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 77,845 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 74,279 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 71,651 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 68,512 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 64,210 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 59,214 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 48,662 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 38,306 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 29,989 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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FD57 LPF is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 FD57 LPF, 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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FD57 LPF is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 12 November 2007.

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