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GR07 LZA

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

235,965 mi
Last recorded235,965 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR07 LZA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 235,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated & o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 235,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated & o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 223,723 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 212,096 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 208,474 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 197,310 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 197,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 186,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 181,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 178,493 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)

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 162,424 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 151,887 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 148,773 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 141,224 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 128,903 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 124,509 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 117,076 miles

Both headlamps have slightly reduced light output Misting inside

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

N/s/r tyre getting low and showing signs of wear on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 117,076 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Both headlamps have slightly reduced light output Misting inside

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

N/s/r tyre getting low and showing signs of wear on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 87,102 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

handbrake requires adjustment

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 LZA is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GR07 LZA, 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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GR07 LZA is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 6 July 2007.

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