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GNZ 7979

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,324 mi
Last recorded197,324 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNZ 7979
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 197,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 179,107 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges, very uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 179,107 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges, very uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 163,245 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin over 3/4worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 163,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper gator (2.4.G.2)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin over 3/4worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 146,048 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn lipped and scord (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front arm front bushs cracking (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge uneven

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front bush cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge uneven

Fail 7 Apr 2017 146,047 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of down pipe joint clamp broken (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn lipped and scord (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front arm front bushs cracking (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge uneven

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front bush cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge uneven

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 124,413 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 124,406 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 106,569 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 106,560 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre worn uneven inner edge tread pattern

Pass 25 Mar 2014 86,617 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn inner edges uneven

Pass 13 Mar 2013 64,567 miles

Emissions to clean to test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside rear tyre has small split to inner sidewall but not exposing chords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2013 64,515 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smoke emissions to cleen to test

offside rear tyre small split to inner side wall cords no showing

Pass 5 Mar 2012 50,662 miles

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

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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GNZ 7979 is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GNZ 7979, 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 GNZ 7979 registered?

GNZ 7979 is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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