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FG07 GTY

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

169,596 mi
Last recorded169,596 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 GTY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 169,596 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 169,596 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Offside (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Seat belt not functioning as intended Offside [Centre] Rear Stalk (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 159,886 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 153,173 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 140,587 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 28 May 2016 140,587 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 29 May 2015 118,645 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2015 118,644 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 97,790 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 74,967 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 74,944 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 48,949 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 29,626 miles

n/s/r and o/s/f tyre wall damage

Fail 20 Dec 2010 29,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/f tyre wall damage

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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FG07 GTY is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FG07 GTY, 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 FG07 GTY registered?

FG07 GTY is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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