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GN07 ZFJ

2007 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,607 mi
Last recorded116,607 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN07 ZFJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 116,607 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 114,948 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 114,927 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high O/S N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2023 108,949 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides worn not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 99,380 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 89,716 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 80,052 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 71,461 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 61,351 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 54,508 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)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 54,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords damaged (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 51,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight bulge on outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 49,202 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 49,202 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 44,844 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 37,387 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 31,376 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 31,376 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 25,219 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 19,500 miles

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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GN07 ZFJ is a 2007 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GN07 ZFJ, 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 GN07 ZFJ registered?

GN07 ZFJ is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 27 July 2007.

Is GN07 ZFJ safe to buy?

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