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GL07 VLA

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

212,421 mi
Last recorded212,421 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 VLA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 212,421 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 207,944 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 201,612 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 195,823 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection to all components.

Pass 9 Oct 2021 190,856 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 187,269 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 181,070 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 175,307 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 170,649 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides o/s & n/s (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 164,842 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 155,697 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 138,887 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)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 138,887 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 120,417 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 103,877 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 98,281 miles

n/s/f tyre nailed close to side wall

Fail 1 Jul 2011 98,281 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre nailed close to side wall

Pass 2 Jul 2010 74,320 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in the tread

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 VLA is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 VLA, 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 GL07 VLA registered?

GL07 VLA is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 11 July 2007.

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