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HUM 22A

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

227,297 mi
Last recorded227,297 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUM 22A
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 227,297 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Undertray and cover fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2024 221,214 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 213,932 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 207,077 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 202,126 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 191,611 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 188,245 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 182,444 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 159,416 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 158,197 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak slight oil leak from engine ()

Fail 29 Aug 2016 158,169 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/35/20 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/20 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rearmost arm (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost at limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cut

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

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall cut

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 28 Aug 2015 147,630 miles

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

Offside Front slight movement at o/s/fr steering arm

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2015 147,630 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement frontmost arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front slight movement at o/s/fr steering arm

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2014 130,327 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 115,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 115,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

slight play in nearside rear (lower) rose bush

Fail 1 Jul 2013 114,015 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside 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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HUM 22A is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HUM 22A, 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 HUM 22A registered?

HUM 22A is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 15 May 2007.

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