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FY57 RBX

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

219,336 mi
Last recorded219,336 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 RBX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 219,336 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 204,027 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 204,027 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 180,367 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 172,514 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 165,294 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 154,258 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 154,258 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 136,016 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2018 199,582 miles

Engine covers and undertrays

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

head lamp washers not working

Fail 30 Mar 2018 199,582 miles

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

Engine covers and undertrays

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

head lamp washers not working

Pass 7 Apr 2017 119,470 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 110,300 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 110,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 98,758 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 23 Jan 2015 98,758 miles

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 21 Jan 2014 88,593 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 83,999 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 75,390 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 65,036 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 48,607 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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FY57 RBX is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FY57 RBX, 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 FY57 RBX registered?

FY57 RBX is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 25 September 2007.

Is FY57 RBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY57 RBX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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