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GR07 GLY

2007 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

144,960 mi
Last recorded144,960 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR07 GLY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 144,960 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 144,772 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2024 136,640 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 136,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 130,427 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 129,335 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 126,060 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 126,056 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 122,613 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 120,236 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 120,233 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2018 115,425 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 110,313 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear cv boot leaking grease

Pass 17 Sep 2016 104,888 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 104,882 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 99,352 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 94,171 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 94,171 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 94,177 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 88,746 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 88,746 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 78,218 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 71,659 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 67,529 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake discs slightly pitted on inside

Fail 9 May 2011 67,259 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake discs slightly pitted on inside

Pass 2 Jun 2010 52,786 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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GR07 GLY is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GR07 GLY, 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 GR07 GLY registered?

GR07 GLY is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 21 June 2007.

Is GR07 GLY safe to buy?

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