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FV57 FDE

2007 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,516 mi
Last recorded128,516 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 FDE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 128,516 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside rear tyre tread on legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 7 Nov 2020 120,294 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged scrubbed on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front dipped beam light output slightly dim

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive bottom of under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component sweating around header tank (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 13 May 2019 102,912 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 102,811 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 87,682 miles

offside parkbrake performance lower than normal

Pass 3 May 2017 75,063 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 62,938 miles

Child seat fitted

Engine cover fitted

Fuel cap seal perished

Underbody covers fitted

Undertray fitted

Fail 14 May 2016 62,938 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted

Engine cover fitted

Fuel cap seal perished

Underbody covers fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 50,127 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2014 38,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2014 38,621 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 38,042 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2013 38,042 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 37,154 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 28 Sep 2011 34,696 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 27,912 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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FV57 FDE is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV57 FDE, 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 FV57 FDE registered?

FV57 FDE is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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