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GU07 XFG

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,741 mi
Last recorded141,741 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU07 XFG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 141,741 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 141,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2023 135,567 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 135,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 127,110 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 127,110 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 119,277 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 113,521 miles

bonnet struts are weak

near side rear tyre has slight curb damage to side wall and is heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2020 113,521 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bonnet struts are weak

near side rear tyre has slight curb damage to side wall and is heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2019 108,093 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

near side rear tyre worn on inner vedge

Fail 28 Aug 2019 108,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

near side rear tyre worn on inner vedge

Pass 28 Aug 2018 100,948 miles

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge

off side rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge and has a screw in the tread

Pass 21 Jul 2017 91,567 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 91,549 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 82,039 miles

all 4 tyres outer wall damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2015 74,461 miles

near side front tyre outer wall damaged

off side front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2014 65,739 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 59,225 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 59,206 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2012 50,029 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 45,908 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 38,107 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 32,566 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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GU07 XFG is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GU07 XFG, 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 GU07 XFG registered?

GU07 XFG is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 12 March 2007.

Is GU07 XFG safe to buy?

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