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GL07 EPO

2007 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

260,471 mi
Last recorded260,471 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 EPO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 260,471 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 254,326 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 244,044 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 236,005 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 217,514 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 203,540 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 196,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 183,494 miles

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

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 9 Nov 2017 167,997 miles

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

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 15 Nov 2016 148,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 149,117 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 132,514 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 109,449 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 86,673 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 65,643 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 22 Jun 2011 39,272 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 31,112 miles

child seat in car not allowing full inspection of seat belt

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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GL07 EPO is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 GL07 EPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL07 EPO registered?

GL07 EPO is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 5 June 2007.

Is GL07 EPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL07 EPO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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