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FV57 ULM

2007 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,002 mi
Last recorded174,002 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 ULM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 174,002 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 173,972 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 168,650 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 162,132 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 153,850 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 153,617 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2021 145,207 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 145,174 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 131,286 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 120,339 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 111,232 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 101,677 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 100,863 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2014 99,250 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing more on inner edges

Pass 5 Dec 2013 95,816 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 95,816 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 93,988 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 80,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to carry out full inspection under vehicle as covers fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2010 61,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges STRONGLY recommend to be replaced ASAP

no emissions detected at time of test at exhaust analyser

plastic floor trims fitted not fully inspected at time of test

plastic sideskirts fitted to outer sills not fully inspected at time of test

Pass 16 Nov 2010 61,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges STRONGLY recommend to be replaced ASAP

no emissions detected at time of test at exhaust analyser

plastic floor trims fitted not fully inspected at time of test

plastic sideskirts fitted to outer sills not fully inspected at time of test

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 ULM is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ULM, 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 FV57 ULM registered?

FV57 ULM is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 13 December 2007.

Is FV57 ULM safe to buy?

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