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FY07 WKE

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

169,667 mi
Last recorded169,667 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 169,667 miles

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Front Under trays fitted from original obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 169,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Front Under trays fitted from original obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 155,050 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 139,617 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 139,606 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2019 120,306 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 120,186 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Tyrewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 112,951 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 103,423 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 94,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 94,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 85,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 73,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2012 66,560 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)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 61,566 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 49,624 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 49,612 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 48,479 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 48,479 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WKE is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WKE, 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 WKE registered?

FY07 WKE is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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