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JP07 RAP

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

151,323 mi
Last recorded151,323 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJP07 RAP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 151,323 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 145,436 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 138,828 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 128,725 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 115,772 miles

advice on slight moment at o/s/f and n/s/f wheels advice further look at lower suspension arms

Pass 11 Sep 2019 100,945 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 100,945 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 76,349 miles

Both front brake back-plates insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2018 73,329 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2018 73,329 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper rear arm marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2017 64,999 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Fail 26 Jul 2017 64,997 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Pass 15 Jul 2016 58,056 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 58,056 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 49,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 30 Jun 2014 42,221 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2014 42,221 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 38,598 miles

deep cut in n/s/r tyre, within VOSA pass criteria

Fail 17 Jun 2013 38,587 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

deep cut in n/s/r tyre, within VOSA pass criteria

Pass 20 Jun 2012 34,847 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)

front wipers not clearing 100%

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 21 Jun 2011 29,885 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 20,877 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 20,877 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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JP07 RAP is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 JP07 RAP, 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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JP07 RAP is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 21 June 2007.

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