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JHZ 1397

2007 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

206,474 mi
Last recorded206,474 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHZ 1397
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 206,474 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 201,861 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fuel tank to flexie hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 201,859 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fuel tank to flexie hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 195,491 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 184,303 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 173,587 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 165,526 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 148,213 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 131,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 119,272 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 119,111 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 106,092 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 86,942 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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JHZ 1397 is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JHZ 1397, 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 JHZ 1397 registered?

JHZ 1397 is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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