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GJ07 LWR

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

242,700 mi
Last recorded242,700 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 LWR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 242,700 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 242,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 266,009 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 266,009 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 215,155 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 215,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 206,229 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 202,108 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 202,108 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective stalk missing (5.2.5b)

Offside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 197,999 miles

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 192,465 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 192,463 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 181,124 miles

both front tyres are worn on edges

n/s mirror is deteriorated

n/s/f tyre has outer wall damage

o/s/f tyre split on inner wall/border line fail

Fail 4 Aug 2015 181,124 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres are worn on edges

n/s mirror is deteriorated

n/s/f tyre has outer wall damage

o/s/f tyre split on inner wall/border line fail

Pass 14 Aug 2014 156,324 miles

offside front brake fluctuating slightly

offside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Fail 5 Aug 2014 156,324 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)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

offside front brake fluctuating slightly

offside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2013 133,149 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2013 133,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front sidelight not working

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2012 111,730 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 79,506 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 79,506 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 60,157 miles

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

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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GJ07 LWR is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GJ07 LWR, 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 GJ07 LWR registered?

GJ07 LWR is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 6 March 2007.

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