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G4 DDV

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

209,722 mi
Last recorded209,722 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 DDV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 209,722 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 202,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 194,712 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 186,804 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 180,803 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 175,137 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 175,137 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2019 171,168 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 165,483 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 163,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 160,107 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 160,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 155,048 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 155,048 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 150,295 miles

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 10 Mar 2014 144,365 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 135,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 135,137 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 127,270 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 127,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 118,936 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre inner wall cut but no ply cord exposed

rear centre seat belt not checked due to child seat.

under body covers fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2011 118,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre inner wall cut but no ply cord exposed

rear centre seat belt not checked due to child seat.

under body covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2010 99,985 miles

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

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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G4 DDV is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 G4 DDV, 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 G4 DDV registered?

G4 DDV is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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