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GK07 XRZ

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

181,255 mi
Last recorded181,255 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK07 XRZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 181,255 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 176,243 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 172,687 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 168,346 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 168,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 161,649 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Reverse lights do not work

Fail 23 Mar 2022 161,648 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Reverse lights do not work

Pass 6 Apr 2021 147,792 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 143,264 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 136,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 129,555 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 129,550 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 122,957 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 116,561 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 111,628 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 102,172 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Feb 2014 102,172 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2013 92,057 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 82,204 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 82,202 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2011 71,469 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 52,704 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 52,704 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Front 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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GK07 XRZ is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GK07 XRZ, 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 GK07 XRZ registered?

GK07 XRZ is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 3 March 2007.

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