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G8 LXL

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

189,454 mi
Last recorded189,454 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 LXL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 189,454 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 184,176 miles

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 180,459 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 177,039 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 170,358 miles

Offside Front 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 24 Aug 2020 156,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view LOTS OF SMALL STONE CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 156,463 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ALL ROUND THE INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view LOTS OF SMALL STONE CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 234,816 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 214,758 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 198,211 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass deteriorated,housing damaged. (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

advise brake imbalance to offside rear 21%.

advise shields prevent full examination.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both. (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 198,073 miles

Nearside Front 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 Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Statutory seat belt missing centre stalk . (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass deteriorated,housing damaged. (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

advise brake imbalance to offside rear 21%.

advise shields prevent full examination.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 183,713 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 188,324 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 105,532 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 98,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing thin inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 83,407 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 67,171 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 50,947 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 37,578 miles

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

Offside 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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G8 LXL is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G8 LXL, 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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G8 LXL is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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