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GV57 BNY

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

204,632 mi
Last recorded204,632 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 BNY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 204,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 193,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Diff slight leak

Pass 25 Aug 2023 180,142 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 180,140 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 168,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 155,405 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 144,498 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 135,596 miles

Both rear lower suspension arms front bushes perishing

Nearside Rear Diff seal leaking

Oil moisture around under tray

Pass 31 Aug 2018 124,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear diff seal slight leak

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

Offside Rear drive shaft outer cv boot slight leaking of grease around clip

slight knocking in steering rack

small chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Sep 2017 112,882 miles

Moisture around nearside diff driveshaft seal

Offside Front Tyre smooth on inner edge and worn on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 102,954 miles

slight wear to front tyres inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2015 90,782 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 78,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 67,597 miles

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

Oil leak

Oil leak from rear differential

Pass 5 Oct 2012 52,251 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 39,904 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 39,903 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 34,056 miles

Cut in OSR tyre but not deep enough to expose cords

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)

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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GV57 BNY is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 GV57 BNY, 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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GV57 BNY is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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