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GX07 VBE

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

285,221 mi
Last recorded285,221 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX07 VBE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 285,221 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 272,922 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 272,922 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 257,080 miles

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

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

plastics underneath covering fuel and brake lines restricting inspection

Pass 13 Sep 2017 239,453 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

plastics covering brake and fuel lines restricting inspection

Fail 13 Sep 2017 239,453 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

plastics covering brake and fuel lines restricting inspection

Pass 14 Sep 2016 230,732 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 229,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure linkage badly worn (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 219,060 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 199,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2014 199,433 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2013 174,259 miles

front pads and disc's low

Pass 22 May 2012 151,905 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 123,295 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 90,911 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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GX07 VBE is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GX07 VBE, 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 GX07 VBE registered?

GX07 VBE is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 24 May 2007.

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