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HY07 HKE

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

203,369 mi
Last recorded203,369 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY07 HKE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 203,369 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 196,794 miles

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm bush deteriorating

Offside of front windscreen has small stone chip

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 196,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm bush deteriorating

Offside Rear brake pad wear wire loose

Offside of front windscreen has small stone chip

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 193,077 miles

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm bush deteriorating

Offside of front windscreen has small stone chip

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake light on dashboard

ignition key fob loose in slot

Fail 25 May 2021 193,075 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on scuffed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear registration plate deteriorating

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm bush deteriorating

Offside of front windscreen has small stone chip

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light on dashboard

brake light on dashboard

ignition key fob loose in slot

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Jun 2020 187,538 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 187,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 174,123 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 174,119 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 162,588 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 153,293 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 238,805 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 142,535 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 122,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 122,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 99,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 75,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2012 75,272 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2011 54,645 miles

no detecable smoke emissons

Pass 26 Feb 2010 36,117 miles

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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HY07 HKE is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HY07 HKE, 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 HY07 HKE registered?

HY07 HKE is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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