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J10 XLH

2007 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

220,185 mi
Last recorded220,185 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 XLH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 220,185 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 199,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 199,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Central (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 179,407 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 178,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 169,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 155,382 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 132,632 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 109,558 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 97,018 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 79,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 79,359 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 60,760 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 60,754 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

front brake pads low

Pass 30 Jul 2010 44,905 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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J10 XLH is a 2007 BMW 530 in Silver 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 J10 XLH, 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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J10 XLH is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 5 July 2007.

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