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G23 NJA

2007 BMW 530

White Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

218,913 mi
Last recorded218,913 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG23 NJA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2025 218,913 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dipped Beam (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dipped Beam (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp extinguishes when rear fog lamp button is pressed (4.3.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

ALL front lamps are aftermarket LED. All flicker independently on occasion when not activated by corrosponding switches

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Apr 2024 201,563 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

undertrays fitted and loose but still secure

Pass 3 Jan 2023 190,333 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 190,333 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 300,159 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 181,415 miles

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

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

Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

slight smoke during acceleration

Fail 14 Dec 2020 181,415 miles

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

slight smoke during acceleration

Fail 10 Nov 2020 181,220 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters incorrect height (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension accumulator damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected pipe from pump disconnected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 169,628 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 162,174 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 147,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 131,910 miles

oil leak

under tray cover fitted not allowed for full inspection of vehicle underneath.

Pass 10 Oct 2015 126,937 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 118,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 105,900 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

particle filter warning lamp staying on indicating a fault

Fail 21 Sep 2013 105,878 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

particle filter warning lamp staying on indicating a fault

Pass 15 Sep 2012 99,489 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dpf warning lamp staying on,indicating a fault

Pass 26 Sep 2011 86,851 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 86,851 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 72,945 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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G23 NJA is a 2007 BMW 530 in White with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G23 NJA, 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 G23 NJA registered?

G23 NJA is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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