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FL57 UMT

2007 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

173,094 mi
Last recorded173,094 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 UMT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 173,094 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test various items hanging from rear view mirror ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to limit and very hard on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted front to rear

Pass 4 Jan 2025 164,341 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 159,002 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2024 159,002 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2023 150,076 miles

Chip in windscreen

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 150,043 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Chip in windscreen

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 138,758 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 128,090 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions test carried out - results to low to record and produce printout

front brake discs and brake pads heavily worn

Fail 7 Jan 2021 128,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions test carried out - results to low to record and produce printout

front brake discs and brake pads heavily worn

Pass 9 Jul 2019 114,087 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear tyre wearing low

under body trays fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2019 113,982 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre wearing low

under body trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2018 103,432 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

emissions test carried out - results to low to record and produce printout

offside door heavily damaged

under body trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2017 91,172 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Jun 2017 90,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both front Tyre wearing on the edges

Fail 15 Jun 2017 90,175 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damaged exposing canvas/ cords (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

child seats fitted in rear

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2016 76,931 miles

both rear tyres worn low

low performance nearside parking brake

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 63,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge- recommend replacement

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2015 63,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge- Recommend replacement

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 50,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2013 38,875 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 38,850 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 34,553 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 28,210 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 23,784 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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FL57 UMT is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FL57 UMT, 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 FL57 UMT registered?

FL57 UMT is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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