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J3 TNG

2007 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,117 mi
Last recorded183,117 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 TNG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 183,117 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 183,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 177,338 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 177,325 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 166,297 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 147,718 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2018 147,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

under covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2017 140,779 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)

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

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Pass 24 Feb 2016 130,715 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 117,888 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 108,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 95,074 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 95,074 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2012 92,150 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 79,399 miles

low to no tread on inner part of n/s/f tyre

tracking may need adjustment!!

tread lower on inner part o/s/f tyre than outer part

Fail 21 Nov 2011 79,399 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

low to no tread on inner part of n/s/f tyre

tracking may need adjustment!!

tread lower on inner part o/s/f tyre than outer part

Pass 2 Nov 2010 57,424 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 57,416 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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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J3 TNG is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J3 TNG, 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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J3 TNG is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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