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GL57 ETY

2007 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,495 mi
Last recorded127,495 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 ETY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 127,495 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 125,121 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 122,527 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 122,527 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 117,024 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 115,053 miles

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2015 115,053 miles

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 107,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2014 107,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 96,178 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 86,085 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 72,982 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 52,864 miles

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

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

all alloy wheels have slight buckles in them

surface cuts in side walls of rear n/s tyre and front o/s tyre

Fail 11 Nov 2010 52,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

all alloy wheels have slight buckles in them

rear nearside tyre bald on inner edge

surface cuts in side walls of rear n/s tyre and front o/s tyre

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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GL57 ETY is a 2007 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GL57 ETY, 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 GL57 ETY registered?

GL57 ETY is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 14 December 2007.

Is GL57 ETY safe to buy?

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