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J25 EYY

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests41 (32 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate78%

Mileage

167,476 mi
Last recorded167,476 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ25 EYY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

32 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 167,476 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2026 167,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2025 104,298 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 157,745 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2025 157,745 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 102,328 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 102,328 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 145,980 miles

front lamps flicker tempoarily when ignition switched on

Fail 7 Jun 2024 145,978 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

front lamps flicker tempoarily when ignition switched on

Pass 15 Nov 2023 99,714 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 128,920 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 98,498 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

air suspension indicates fault but fully operational

Pass 17 May 2022 112,536 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 98,499 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

air suspension indicates a fault but still operative

Pass 27 May 2021 95,652 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 85,907 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 92,314 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 79,712 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 82,298 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 73,058 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 77,555 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 75,746 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 72,118 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 70,106 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 74,780 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 67,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2015 67,445 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 68,816 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 68,814 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 62,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 58,864 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 58,863 miles

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

rear number plate weak

Pass 28 Apr 2012 57,567 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 52,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2012 52,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2011 52,279 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 51,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 48,836 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 41,446 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 41,056 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2009 31,400 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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J25 EYY is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78%.

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 J25 EYY, 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 J25 EYY registered?

J25 EYY is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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