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GMV 1F

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

168,237 mi
Last recorded168,237 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMV 1F
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 168,237 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 165,144 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 162,192 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Dec 2022 158,461 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 154,357 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 149,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 144,178 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2018 135,172 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays

Pass 12 Jan 2018 124,841 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 116,214 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 108,185 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2015 97,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Dec 2014 97,724 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 83,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn to 2/3mm 245/40/18

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Dec 2012 67,666 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 45,934 miles

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

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 17 Dec 2010 32,850 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 22,911 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 22,911 miles

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

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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GMV 1F is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GMV 1F, 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 GMV 1F registered?

GMV 1F is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 19 January 2007.

Is GMV 1F safe to buy?

The MOT history for GMV 1F shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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