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HX07 VZP

2007 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,593 mi
Last recorded143,593 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX07 VZP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 143,593 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 143,545 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 137,440 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 131,197 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2016 131,197 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 117,534 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 105,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 98,078 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 83,000 miles

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

all tyres tread depth are low

Fail 17 May 2012 83,000 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

all tyres tread depth are low

Pass 17 May 2011 64,337 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 48,326 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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HX07 VZP is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HX07 VZP, 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 HX07 VZP registered?

HX07 VZP is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 17 May 2007.

Is HX07 VZP safe to buy?

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