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K4 XMR

2007 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

122,484 mi
Last recorded122,484 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 XMR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 122,484 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 118,018 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 118,000 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 117,777 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 107,084 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))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 102,727 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 97,682 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 97,549 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 90,762 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 90,762 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 no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 84,730 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 75,482 miles

front inner inner pads low

n/s/f rearmost lower arm play on limit

o/s/r brake hose slight damage

Pass 16 Aug 2018 63,453 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 53,461 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 52,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/35/19 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing thin ,worn inner and outer edges

both rear tyres wearing thin , worn inner and outer edges 255/30/19

Pass 24 Aug 2016 44,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and outer wall starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has deep cut in tread

petrol flap spring mechanism not working

Pass 15 Sep 2015 41,995 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 38,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 34,243 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 28,722 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 23,056 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 18,644 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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K4 XMR 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 77.3%.

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 K4 XMR, 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 K4 XMR registered?

K4 XMR is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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