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JHF 530D

2007 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

162,716 mi
Last recorded162,716 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHF 530D
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 162,716 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 148,297 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 137,778 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 137,766 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 124,383 miles

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))

Nearside Rear 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 Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 May 2021 114,700 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 105,604 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 99,942 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 99,942 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 91,783 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 82,068 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 73,819 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 66,702 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

emissions drift 0.03 and 0.07 mean drift.

Pass 6 Jan 2014 59,342 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 59,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 51,515 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 13 Dec 2011 43,025 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2010 34,474 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 25,522 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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JHF 530D is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JHF 530D, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JHF 530D registered?

JHF 530D is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 8 January 2007.

Is JHF 530D safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHF 530D shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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