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JKZ 272

2007 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,889 mi
Last recorded125,889 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKZ 272
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 125,889 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 125,202 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 123,749 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 122,685 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 121,069 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 121,045 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 120,295 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2020 120,267 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2019 119,005 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 116,329 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2017 112,440 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 105,004 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 105,004 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 96,806 miles

slight seepage of grease from offside rear outer cv joint

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2015 96,806 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight seepage of grease from offside rear outer cv joint

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 89,881 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 82,302 miles

fuel cap seal spliting slightly

Fail 14 Nov 2013 82,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

fuel cap seal spliting slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2012 71,080 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 56,246 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2010 44,559 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 44,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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JKZ 272 is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JKZ 272, 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 JKZ 272 registered?

JKZ 272 is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 14 November 2007.

Is JKZ 272 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKZ 272 shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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