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GF07 HCE

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,646 mi
Last recorded148,646 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 HCE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 148,646 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 136,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 111,709 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 108,783 miles

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

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

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

emissions too clean to register

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Fail 7 May 2019 108,783 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

emissions too clean to register

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Pass 3 May 2018 105,158 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emissions too clean to register

full undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2017 102,614 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 99,554 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 25 Apr 2016 99,554 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 May 2015 92,589 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 92,589 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 89,898 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 82,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2013 82,327 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2012 74,707 miles

Advise nearside rear tyre low tread.

Advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Cuts to tyres in general.

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

Low smoke emitter unable to print results.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre stepped tyre wear,deep cuts to inner tyre wall.

Offside front inner side light not working.

Rear brake discs lipped in general.

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 74,707 miles

Advise nearside rear tyre low tread.

Advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Cuts to tyres in general.

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

Low smoke emitter unable to print results.

Nearside rear tyre stepped tyre wear,deep cuts to inner tyre wall.

Offside front inner side light not working.

Rear brake discs lipped in general.

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 69,842 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 55,189 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 55,189 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front 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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GF07 HCE 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 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 GF07 HCE, 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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GF07 HCE is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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