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HF07 LFE

2007 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,792 mi
Last recorded142,792 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF07 LFE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 142,792 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 139,757 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 138,534 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 130,268 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Aug 2021 124,560 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 119,610 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2020 119,610 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 116,494 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 116,386 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2017 103,286 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 89,206 miles

under tray is fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 69,916 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 69,881 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 61,534 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 54,562 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 49,921 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 44,425 miles

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

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 7 Apr 2010 33,468 miles

both front brake discs worn near to wear indicators

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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HF07 LFE is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HF07 LFE, 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

How do I check the history of HF07 LFE?

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What year was HF07 LFE registered?

HF07 LFE is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 24 April 2007.

Is HF07 LFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF07 LFE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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