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FP07 SWX

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,348 mi
Last recorded154,348 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP07 SWX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 154,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner/outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 148,244 miles

pads require checking all round

Fail 1 Feb 2023 148,243 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

pads require checking all round

Pass 8 Feb 2022 140,955 miles

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

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

service adjustment required to hand brake lever

Fail 4 Feb 2022 140,955 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

service adjustment required to hand brake lever

Pass 9 Feb 2021 135,703 miles

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

off side front tire wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Jun 2019 131,667 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 126,150 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 120,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

near side front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 8 Jul 2016 116,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and under covers fitted

off side and near side front tyres wearing on outside edges

slight damage to near side rear tyre outer wall not exposing cords

Pass 18 May 2015 110,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre wearing on outside edge

wall damage to near side rear and off side front tyres outer walls not exposing cords or ply at time of test

Pass 19 May 2014 103,993 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 89,883 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 71,524 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 66,644 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Apr 2010 49,307 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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FP07 SWX is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FP07 SWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP07 SWX registered?

FP07 SWX is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 26 May 2007.

Is FP07 SWX safe to buy?

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