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J4 XMM

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

182,591 mi
Last recorded182,591 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 XMM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 182,591 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 172,608 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 165,022 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 156,095 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 156,095 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 149,151 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 7 Sep 2020 143,858 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 138,359 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 138,290 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 136,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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 1 Aug 2018 125,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 125,517 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 111,464 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 111,230 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spots (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 106,601 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 15 Jul 2016 106,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 103,113 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 103,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 96,700 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges and going out of shape

Fail 30 Jun 2014 96,700 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres bald on inner edges and going out of shape

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2013 78,504 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 78,504 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 61,079 miles

offside front tyre below 1.6mm on the inner edge (recommend replace)

offside rear tyre worn down to minium limit of 1.6mm and bald on the inner edge of the tyre (recommend replace)

slight condensation to the offside rear light cluster

Pass 22 Aug 2011 55,661 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 37,609 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 37,609 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 37,462 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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J4 XMM is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 J4 XMM, 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 J4 XMM registered?

J4 XMM is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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