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FY07 FSG

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

274,678 mi
Last recorded274,678 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 FSG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 274,678 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 144,325 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 139,326 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 137,680 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 122,093 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 116,748 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 116,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 114,018 miles

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

N/S Front Tyre Wall Slight Gashed

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 110,384 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged but no cords exposed

offside rear driveshaft gaiter weaping

Pass 7 Jan 2016 96,016 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 96,000 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 85,068 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 85,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 73,015 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 73,010 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2013 60,577 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 47,024 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 40,114 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 40,114 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 29,058 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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FY07 FSG is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel 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 FY07 FSG, 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 FY07 FSG registered?

FY07 FSG is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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