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J123 BDL

2007 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

188,773 mi
Last recorded188,773 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 BDL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 188,773 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 177,631 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 162,473 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 161,332 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CV Joint damaged (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Engine oil low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 146,454 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 143,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 143,217 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 139,388 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 131,223 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hub assembly appears greasey

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 131,223 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hub assembly appears greasey

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 121,024 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 121,021 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 113,570 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 100,517 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 90,879 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 74,958 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 65,917 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 54,697 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Apr 2013 54,695 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2012 44,945 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 44,945 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 36,024 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 36,024 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

wipers smearing

Pass 8 Apr 2010 29,094 miles

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

Metal tray damaged on underside

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre low tread depth on shoulders

Scratch on windscreen

Wipers smearing

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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J123 BDL is a 2007 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 J123 BDL, 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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J123 BDL is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 24 April 2007.

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